01 · REVIEW
Essentials review books
Full-color review books with illustrations, mnemonics, comparison tables, Know This boxes and Quick Tips. Spiral bound so they lay flat and are easy to bring to clinicals
PT · PTA · OT · OTA exam prep
Study smarter. Prepare to pass.
Review books, adaptive question banks and fully animated video courses that make complex topics easier to understand, built by licensed clinicians for physical therapy and occupational therapy students.
- 4 exams
- NPTE-PT, NPTE-PTA, NBCOT OTR and COTA
- 23,000+
- PT and PTA students helped
- 365 days
- To activate after you buy
- Pass guarantee
- On qualifying question banks, video courses and bundles
Trusted by students at PT, PTA, OT and OTA programs across the country
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Start with the book. Put your review to work in the question bank. Fill the gaps with a fully animated video course.
02 · PRACTICE
Adaptive question bank platform
Scenario-based questions written to be harder than the real exam, with detailed explanations for every answer choice, custom exams, mock exams and analytics.
03 · UNDERSTAND
Animated video courses
100+ animated lessons with a quiz before and after each one, so you know when a topic has actually stuck.
Supplemental flashcards
Spend more time reviewing and less time making cards
Every Essentials flashcard set splits the book into color-coded boxes. Guiding questions are on the front and detailed visual answers on the back.
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What students and faculty think of Typical Prep
Students
What students think about Typical Prep
DPT and PTA students on how the question bank and lessons got them ready for test day.
Faculty
What faculty think about Typical Prep
Dr. Lily Jimenez, PT, DPT, NCS gives her honest review of the platform.
Written reviews
Students who prepared with us
“The feature I found most useful was the self generated quizzes where you are able to filter questions by the number you want to complete and by systems. Being able to see statistics on how you are scoring by system showed me where to direct my studies.”
Rachael Solano@rachael_solano · Question bank
“The Typical Prep questions are more difficult than TrueLearn and TherapyED. It gave me detailed insight and made me feel fully prepared for test day.”
“The Typical Prep questions are more difficult than the ScoreBuilders and Final Frontier questions. Going over the questions and rationale gave me more detailed insight into the information.”
Jarrett Pinder@jarrettpinder · Question bank
“The comprehensive, animated lectures make complex concepts much easier to understand and follow. The course has really helped strengthen my understanding of key concepts and made learning much more engaging.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does Typical Prep offer?
Study tools built by clinicians for PT, PTA, OTR and COTA students. Start with Find Your Prep to find the right fit for your exam date.
When does my online access start?
When you activate it, not when you buy. You have up to 365 days after purchase to activate your question bank or video course, so you can buy now and start closer to your exam.
Are the books digital?
No. The Essentials books are printed, full color and spiral bound. Shipping is free in the US.
Which plan should I buy?
Most students choose the 6-month Complete Study Bundle. It includes the question bank, the video course and the Essentials book at 75% off. Use Find Your Prep if you want a recommendation for your exam date.
Do you offer discounts for groups or programs?
Yes. Request a quote on the group discounts page, or have your program director book a faculty demo.