Which of the following areas is NOT tested on the NPTE?

The area that is not tested on the NPTE is the personal opinions and beliefs of the candidate. The NPTE is designed to assess knowledge and skills that are essential for safe and effective practice in physical therapy. This includes the application of physical therapy techniques and interventions, understanding regulatory guidelines, and providing appropriate patient care and management.

The inclusion of personal opinions and beliefs in a professional examination would not align with the goal of measuring objective competencies and knowledge essential for professional practice. Instead, the NPTE focuses on standardized content that is relevant to clinical practice and ensures that all candidates are evaluated based on the same foundational knowledge and skills necessary to be effective physical therapists.