-How often are the online tests offered?
-What do they cost?
-How long will each online test take?
-What is the scope of each online text?
-Are sample online test questions available?
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-How will I register?
-Do I need a proctor?
-How do I select a proctor and what are Candidate/Proctor Responsibilities?
-Can I “mix and match” online tests?
-How do I access my exam?
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-Do I get the results immediately?
-What if there is a computer problem during the online test?
-When I pass the Level 1/500 test, am I certified at NAIOMT Level I?
-Where will the thoracic material be tested?
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-Will there be a multiple-choice online test to replace the LIII (3) intermediate written essay examination?
-Will online tests be available for other NAIOMT courses?
-Will I still be able to get a “B’ or higher grade recorded that I will need for university credits or my employer?
-If I need a higher grade than I achieved for university credits or for course tuition reimbursement from my employer, can I retake the online test?
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How often are the online tests offered?
A. Exams are offered five times per year, every other month except in the summer. THey alternatve between Thursdays and Saturdays. Exact dates here. The online tests will be available on-line for the day of the online test from early morning until evening.

What do they cost?
A. $45 each, with a $25 late fee for late registrations.

How long will each online test take?
A. You will have a maximum of 130 minutes (2 hours, 10 minutes) per test.

What is the scope of each online test?
A. Each online test will examine your knowledge of the material from one 6-day course syllabus (i.e. the 42 hours of a Level I/500 core course). The scope of the online test will be the application and clinical reasoning of the material taught in the class, the course manual and independent study from the course reading list. The amount of material to learn for each online test is less than for the Level II written paper examination.
Q.8. Do I need a proctor?
A. Yes. These exams are closed-book proctored examinations, taken at a location convenient to both you and the proctor.

Are sample online test questions available?
A. Yes. A description of the scope of each test, the main section headings and some sample questions are available online here. This also describes the marking of the test. Wrong answers will not be penalized.

How do I register?
A. Online registration is available here. Registration can be up to TWO WEEKS before the online test. There is a registration deadline, after which candidates will be chared a $25 late fee. See schedule here.

Do I need a proctor?
A. Yes. These exams are closed-book proctored examinations, taken at a location convenient to both you and the proctor.

How do I select a proctor?
A. Some examples of commonly used proctors are, a supervisor, another physical therapist, past teacher or professor, or office employee. Significant others, spouses, roommates, and family members are not permitted to act as proctors. A proctor can not be another exam candidate who is taking the same exam on the same day. NAIOMT recommends not to use a direct reports as a proctor. To avoid this potential conflict of interest, please make every effort to select a proctor that is not an employee you directly supervise. The proctor verifies that you were the person who completed the test, without assistance and in a closed-book environment. The proctor should be the only one (besides the exam candidate) in the exam room while the exam is taking place. The Proctor should be able to see the exam candidate's computer screen when an on-line exam is being taken.

Can I “mix and match” online tests?
A. Yes. You may take any combination of exams. All three exams may be taken in one day or just one or two may be taken. They may also be taken in any order.

How do I access my exam?
A. Approximately a week before the exam, candidates will receive a final confirmation and proctors will receive instructions and passwords.  The proctors will be given a website link to access the exam(s) from.  On the exam date they will guide the candidate to the site and provide the password(s).  The candidate will type in some identifying information and when ready, begin the exam. 

Will I get the results immediately?
A. Yes. Final results will be emailed to you upon completion of the exam and will include some limited feedback based on subsections.  There is no further feedback. We do not use a “bell curve or cut score”.

What if there is a computer problem during the online test?
A. There is no technical assistance the day of the exam.  Exams may be rescheduled at no cost to the candidate due to technological difficulties.  Some technical instructions are provided to the proctor.

When I pass the 500/level 1 test, am I certified at NAIOMT Level I?
A. No, you receive an e-mail acknowledging you have passed, but you are not certified. Also after Level II 600 and 610, you are not NAIOMT-certified. You have passed an examination or series of tests that identify a level of OMPT knowledge. NAIOMT does not give a certification or designation until all parts of the Level III examination have been completed.

Where will the thoracic material be tested?
A. 500/Level I test will include questions relevant to the thoracic as taught in that class. The 600/Level II Upper Quadrant test will include a few basic thoracic questions. As the thoracic content is removed from the 600 course to the 640 and 740 thoracic courses over the next two years, NAIOMT will decide how and where to best test that material. Thoracic questions in the 600 LII Upper Quadrant test will focus on the application of principles to that region.

Will there be a multiple-choice online test to replace the LIII (3) intermediate written essay examination?
A. Not at this time. NAIOMT is continuously reviewing the examination process, but currently plans to retain the LIII essay-style examination. Similarly, NAIOMT is reviewing the level III case history examination, but no changes are currently planned.

Will online tests be available for other NAIOMT courses?
A. Currently formal online test are not available for the NAIOMT 625 Extremity Manipulation core course nor for any of the specialty courses. Instructors may set informal online test in those classes.

Will I still be able to get the “B’ or higher grade recorded that I need for university credits or my employer?
A. Yes. The three online tests results will be averaged and a final grade awarded.

If I need a higher grade than I achieved for university credits or for course tuition reimbursement from my employer, can I retake the online test?
A. Yes. You can apply, submit the fee and re-take the online test as many times as you need to achieve the grade you require.