PTA Elevation
The PTA Elevation Podcast, hosted by Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCSis designed to help Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students study for the NPTE-PTA boards and prepare to enter the field of physical therapy. Each episode will offer insight to the exam through study strategies, exam preparation, and provide a short, digestible episode to highlight common subjects that will appear on the exam (Musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, etc.).
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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 143
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
124 - Angina Pectoris - NTPE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Angina Pectoris when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Br…
123. Huntington's Disease (Updated)
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Huntington's Disease when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episod…
122. Bicipital Tendinitis - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Bicipital Tendinitis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episod…
121. Do you just WANT to be a PTA?
On today's episode, host Briana Drapp gets real with students about if being a PTA is something that they just WANT to happen or is something they are going to MAKE happen. Learn more about shifting …
120. PTA Inspire Series - Arlanda Hill, PTA
Today Briana interviews Arlanda Hill, PTA to learn more about his story after passing the NPTE on his 4th attempt. Arlanda describes what he did differently during this attempt to help him pass and g…
91. Precautions - NPTE Prep (UPDATED)
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Precautions when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana…
118. Metabolic Acidosis - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Metabolic Alkalosis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode…
117. Respiratory Alkalosis - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Respiratory Alkalosis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episo…
116. Vestibular Disorders - NPTE-PTA Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Vestibular Disorders when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episod…
115. Piriformis Syndrome
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Piriformis Syndrome when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode…
114. Finding Motivation to Study When Your "Why" Isn't Strong Enough
On today's episode, host Briana Drapp talks about how to find motivation to study when you feel your why isn't strong enough. This is something called negative visualization, and Briana is going to e…
113. Samuel Moke - PTA Inspire Series
Today, host Briana sits down with Sam Moke, PTA as he discusses how he was able to pass the NPTE on his 4th attempt despite English being his 3rd language. Sam shares the things he did differently on…
112. Health Insurance - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Health Insurance when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, B…
111. Malignant Melanoma - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Malignant Melanoma when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode,…
110. Pulmonary Embolism - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Pulmonary Embolisms when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode…
109. Anterior Cord Syndrome
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Anterior Cord Syndrome when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this epis…
108. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Total Shoulder Replacements when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this…
107. 21 Ways to FAIL the NPTE!
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, Briana discusses 21 ways to fail the NPTE, and how NOT to do these things when studying for the NPTE to maximize your chance of passing.
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106. Vanessa Jaimes - PTA Inspire Series
Today Briana sits down with Vanessa Jaimes, PTA to discuss her journey towards finally being able to pass the NPTE on her 4th attempt! Vanessa talks about what she finally did to pass and how she was…
105. Types of PT Settings - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Types of PT Settings when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episod…