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Updates on new data and best practices in patient care across a wide variety of psychiatric and neurological illnesses from Clinical Care Options. Gain a deeper understanding and practical clinical insights on topics ranging from bipolar depression to Parkinson’s disease psychosis. Select episodes available for CME/CE credit.
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The PTA Elevation Podcast, hosted by Briana Drapp, PTA, is 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.). Check out our website! https://ptaelevation.com/
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What’s New in the Treatment of Rett Syndrome?
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In this episode, David N. Lieberman, MD, PhD, and Eric Marsh, MD, PhD, discuss recent updates relevant to the treatment of Rett syndrome, including: The recently updated Comprehensive Care Guidelines from the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, available at rettsyndrome.org Ongoing collection and analysis of longitudinal data within the Rett Sy…
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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 provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more! Che…
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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, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn m…
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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 episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn…
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116. Vestibular Disorders - NPTE-PTA Prep
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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 episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn …
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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, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn m…
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114. Finding Motivation to Study When Your "Why" Isn't Strong Enough
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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 explain how to do it! Register for Last Minute Review Session: https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review Join our FB group for FREE resources to help …
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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 this attempt to ensure he passed. Tune in to learn more! Sam can be found at: @realestateinvestorpta on Instagram! Register for Last Minute Review Ses…
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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, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more…
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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, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn mo…
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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, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn m…
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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 episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to lear…
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108. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty - NPTE Prep
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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 episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to…
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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. Register for Last Minute Review Session: https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam! https://www.f…
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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 able to never give up! Here's a little about Vanessa! "When I first started college I wasn’t sure what career I wanted to go into. I was taking my gen…
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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 episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn …
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104. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - NPTE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to le…
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103. Peripheral Arterial Disease - NPTE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Peripheral Arterial Disease when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to…
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102. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - NPTE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Spinal Stenosis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!…
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Spinal Stenosis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!…
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100. Bri's Story - Thank you for 100 Episodes!
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On today's episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, Briana Drapp celebrates 100 episodes of the PTA Elevation podcast! Thank you all for your continued support and I appreciate all of you <3 LAST MINUTE REVIEW SESSION REGISTRATION: https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review Book a FREE Strategy Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/StR…
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99. PTA Inspire Series - Erica Romberger, PTA
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Today Briana sits down with Erica Romberger, who recently passed her exam in April 2023. Erica is a new mom, and 2020 grad, and she hopes her story will help motivate and inspire others!Here's a little about Erica:"Hey y’all! I’m finally Erica Romberger, PTA all thanks to Bri and her awesome program she has built! I started my PTA journey with Bri …
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98. Infection Control Terminology - NPTE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Infection Control Terminology when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in …
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Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Emerging Strategies That Impact Brain Cholesterol Turnover
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Link to CME: Claim Credit - https://bit.ly/3OByCaE In this episode, Drs. Halford and Hahn discuss the current treatment landscape of developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs), such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, and the emerging role of brain cholesterol in addressing seizure frequency. The full episode covers: How to dia…
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Tuberculosis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!Che…
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Brain Cholesterol: The New Landscape of Neurological Disease Management
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Link to CME: Claim Credit - https://bit.ly/3wbVkA1 In this episode, Drs. Halford and White discuss the emerging role of brain cholesterol in the development and potential treatment of neurological diseases like epilepsy or Alzheimer and Huntington diseases. The full episode covers: Overview of brain cholesterol and its function in the body Pathogen…
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Defining Alzheimer’s Disease and MCI Management in the Modern Era
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In this episode, Drs. Sabbagh and Isaacson discuss how to best approach Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in clinical practice, including accurately diagnosing patients and optimizing treatment in terms of patient preferences and reimbursement options. The full episode covers: Defining AD and MCI and their clinical presen…
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Tuberculosis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more! RE…
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Trigeminal neuralgia when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn …
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, Briana discusses how to become more effective at studying and why it is true that "Less is More" when studying for the NPTE. Register for Last Minute Review Session: https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam! https://www.facebook.com/…
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94. Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocation - NPTE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocations when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tun…
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92. Dustin Hergert, PTA - PTA Inspire Series
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On today's episode of the PTA Inspire series, Briana sits down with Dustin Hergert, PTA to talk about how he was able to pass the exam on the 3rd attempt despite many life situations that could easily have sent anyone into a spiral. Tune in to learn more! Here's a bit about Dustin: "Throughout my life I have had a wide range of career paths such as…
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Keeping Up With the Treatment Landscape for MDD
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The treatment landscape of major depression is increasingly shifting from monoaminergic agents to agents that modulate glutamate and GABA. Healthcare professionals need to stay up to date and educated on these changes in order to discuss the most current treatment options with their patients. In this podcast episode, we interview Dr Anita Clayton, …
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Ankylosing Spondylitis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to lear…
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89. Arterial Blood Gasses and Understanding Metabolic/Respiratory Acidosis/Alkalosis with Dr. Rachele Burriesci, PT, DPT, CCS, GCS
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Today's Episode features Rachele Burriesci of All Things Cardiopulm (her podcast can be found on all platforms) who can be found on instagram at @all_things_cardiopulm Rachele will go over ways to understand and remember information about Metabolic/Respiratory Acidosis/Alkalosis and what all the arterial blood gasses exactly mean when it comes to c…
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88. (UPDATED) C7 Spinal Cord Injury - NPTE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about C7 Spinal Cord Injuries when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to lea…
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Transfemoral Amputations when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to le…
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86. Why it takes SO LONG to get NPTE Results
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over why it takes so long to receive your results once you take the NPTE. Tune in to learn more! REGISTRATION FOR LAST MINUTE REVIEW SESSION: https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/ Join our FB group for FREE resources to …
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85. Julia Chase, PTA - PTA Inspire Series
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Briana sits down with Julia Chase, PTA to talk about her journey towards becoming a PTA and how she leveraged the PTA Elevation Coaching Program to maximize her success on the NPTE on her 3rd attempt. "When I first thought about a life long career I wanted to be a math teacher. I soon realized that wasn’t the career choice for me because it was mis…
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Reliability vs. Validity when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to le…
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83. Lymphedema Post Mastectomy - NPTE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Lymphedema Post Mastectomy when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to …
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Deep Venous Thrombosis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to lear…
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Rett Syndrome Tomorrow: Management Options on the Horizon
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Rett syndrome is a rare but severe neurodevelopmental disorder, and current treatment approaches primarily focus on symptom management and supportive care. However, recent clinical developments are providing hope for a changing treatment landscape. In this podcast episode, experts in Rett syndrome David N. Lieberman, MD, PhD, and Jeffrey Neul, MD, …
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81. Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele - NTPE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in …
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80. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - NPTE Prep
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in t…
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79. 3 Reasons Why You Might Be Having Trouble Passing the NPTE
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On today's episode Briana talks about 3 reasons why you may be having trouble passing the NPTE. Stay tuned in to learn more! REGISTRATION FOR LAST MINUTE REVIEW SESSION: https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/ Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam! https://www.facebook.com/gro…
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Rett Syndrome Today: Current Options for Symptom Management
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Rett syndrome affects many organ systems, and each patient has individual symptoms and experiences—there is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment approach. In this podcast episode, Rett syndrome experts David N. Lieberman, MD, PhD, and Shannon Standridge, DO, MPH, discuss some of the more common manifestations of Rett syndrome and current management str…
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PTA Inspire Series Episode 8 - Bryonna Williams, PTA
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On this episode of the PTA Inspire series, Briana sits down with Bryonna Williams to discuss her journey towards becoming a PTA. Bryonna recently passed the NTPE in January 2023 on her 4th attempt! Here's a little bit about Bryonna: "My Journey of success began when I Graduated from Cheyney University, May of 2018 with a Bachelors in Biology. After…
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Levels of Prevention when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn …
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On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Full Thickness Burns when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn …
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