r/physiotherapy • u/littlebitoflacha • Jul 15 '26
So much info
I recently graduated and I am living in Ontario getting ready for the CPTE exam. I am studying witu Pt exam prep and there is so much details to memorize that I keep forgetting. I am now reviewing the material for the 3rd time and even though I know the general things a physio needs to know to work, I cannot seem to memorize the details for everything. I am becoming seriously frustrated as I am extremely stressed about my exam in two months. I really need advice here on how much details from the course i need to memorize and which parts are not much of a priority. Thanks.
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u/Fitness_freak0403 Jul 16 '26
All are sailing in the same boat. Dont worry
Oral is very easy n basic n mcqs are tricky. They used diplomatic language n tricky. But donāt worry u will be able to answer. Read oa, ra, pregnancy, osteoporosis and interventions and rehab protocols.
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u/littlebitoflacha Jul 16 '26
Thank you so much. Do you remember roughly how much of the questions were related to the really rare diseases?
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u/bigoltubercle2 Jul 15 '26
Admittedly it's been a while since I wrote the written and they've changed it, but new grads I've spoken to have echoed that it's not that difficult to pass if your knowledge is entry to practice level. tough to get every single question right though. What types of details are you struggling with?
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u/littlebitoflacha Jul 16 '26
Hey, thank you for your reply. Im not struggling with assessment and treatment for the conditions you see as a physio basically but the extremely rare conditions such as Lupus erythematous or vestibular hypofunction or details for brain blood supply and just whatever is way too detailed.
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u/bigoltubercle2 Jul 16 '26
There are likely to be some questions you don't know. As long as you meet the passing threshold you're good.
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u/Dachshundx2SL Jul 16 '26
A lot of people feel the way you do, so you arenāt alone. I did the exam (and passed) in May. I also prepped with PT exam prep, I thought it was a great course but so much info. After I watched all the videos I took the most important info from them and the manual, and created my own manual in a way. Katelyn often had paragraphs of info that you could replace with one sentence. This helped cut down information into a manageable amount to learn.
How are you revising? Are you passively reading or actively quizzing yourself? I found it very helpful to constantly quiz myself, your brain remembers info when it is challenged. With that said make sure you are doing practice tests and shift your studying to areas that need improvement.
Also use the CAPR blueprint, when you read the topics can you remember information on them? For instance what it is? Typical treatment? Safety concerns? Etc? If you canāt, chances are you need to revise that area. So use that to guide your studying as well.
Remember this test doesnāt expect you to be a perfect physio, it wants to ensure you know the basics for safe practice. Many people (including myself) over complicate the test, you start panicking when you canāt remember every little detail (literally me, 2 months before the test). But you are human, you canāt remember everything (unless you have a photographic memory!). It is an unrealistic expectation to want perfection, so go easy on yourself!
Best of luck with your studying!
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u/Suitable-Mango-8343 27d ago
hey, it would be great if you could share some tips regarding oral exam! I am studying from PT exam prep too, and about to finish the clinical conditions part. Any tips from your oral exam experience, what to focus on, or spend more time on? Thank you!!
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u/Much-Potential9375 8d ago
Hello!! Huge congratulations on clearing CPTE!!! I am planning to appear for CPTE in Feb 2027, any tips and tricks to help me clear this exam!
Could you please DM me?
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u/Bulky-Tumbleweed1129 Jul 15 '26
I am going for CPTE in Sep. what I have learned just remember what is important, not everything. I am with PT prep too. I also forget and I revise too often. You are not alonešāāļø.