Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS

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.). Check out our website!https://ptaelevation.com/

Author

Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS

Category

Education

Podcast website

ptaelevation.mykajabi.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

107. 21 Ways to FAIL the NPTE! 14.03.2024

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.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/ Visit our we...

106. Vanessa Jaimes - PTA Inspire Series 29.02.2024

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 general prerequisites while still thinking a...

105. Types of PT Settings - NPTE Prep 15.02.2024

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 more! REGISTRATION FOR MASTERCLASS: https://ptaele...

104. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - NPTE Prep 01.02.2024

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 learn more! Check out our FREE stuff!:  https://ptae...

103. Peripheral Arterial Disease - NPTE Prep 18.01.2024

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 learn more! REGISTRATION FOR MASTERCLASS: https:/...

102. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - NPTE Prep 04.01.2024

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! REGISTRATION FOR MASTERCLASS: https://ptaelevatio...

101. Spinal Stenosis - NPTE Prep 21.12.2023

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! REGISTRATION FOR LAST MINUTE REVIEW SESSION: http...

100. Bri's Story - Thank you for 100 Episodes! 07.12.2023

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/StRdkp4sKjX5KHCwV3t9 Website: https://www.ptae...

99. PTA Inspire Series - Erica Romberger, PTA 30.11.2023

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 in July of 2019. I had graduated from T...

98. Infection Control Terminology - NPTE Prep 16.11.2023

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 to learn more! Check out our FREE stuff!:  https:/...

97. Addison's Disease - NPTE Prep 02.11.2023

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! Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/...

96. Tuberculosis - NPTE Prep 19.10.2023

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! REGISTRATION FOR MASTERCLASS: https://ptaelevation.c...

95. Trigeminal Neuralgia - NPTE Prep 21.09.2023

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 more! REGISTRATION FOR MASTERCLASS: https://ptaele...

93. Less is MORE 07.09.2023

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/groups/382310196801103/ Visit our webs...

94. Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocation - NPTE Prep 07.09.2023

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. Tune in to learn more! REGISTRATION FOR LAST MINUTE R...

92. Dustin Hergert, PTA - PTA Inspire Series 24.08.2023

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 retail, cosmetology, farmer, rancher...

90. Ankylosing Spondylitis 27.07.2023

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 learn more! Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelev...

89. Arterial Blood Gasses and Understanding Metabolic/Respiratory Acidosis/Alkalosis with Dr. Rachele Burriesci, PT, DPT, CCS, GCS 13.07.2023

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 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on the NPTE. Tun...

88. (UPDATED) C7 Spinal Cord Injury - NPTE Prep 29.06.2023

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 learn more! Book a FREE Strategy Call: https://api.le...

87. Transfemoral Amputations - NPTE Prep 15.06.2023

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 learn more! Book a FREE Strategy Call: https://api.l...

86. Why it takes SO LONG to get NPTE Results 01.06.2023

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 help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook...

85. Julia Chase, PTA - PTA Inspire Series 18.05.2023

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 missing a team aspect that I wanted. I found the...

84. Reliability vs. Validity - NPTE Prep 04.05.2023

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 learn more! Book a FREE Strategy Call: https://api.l...

83. Lymphedema Post Mastectomy - NPTE Prep 20.04.2023

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 learn more! Book a FREE Strategy Call: https://api...

82. Deep Venous Thrombosis - NPTE Prep 06.04.2023

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 learn more! PTA Elevation MASTERCLASS: https://ptaelev...

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