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Key Facts: APC Written Assessment Exam

120

Multiple-choice questions across both papers

APC Written Assessment Information Booklet

2 x 2h

Two same-day written papers

APC Written Assessment Information Booklet

500

Scaled-score passing cut score

APC Written Assessment Information Booklet

$2,017 AUD

Written Assessment fee

APC Fees and processing times

4

2026 Written Assessment sittings listed by APC

APC Written Assessment

6 weeks

Results release timeframe

APC Written Assessment

The APC Written Assessment is a 120-question online MCQ exam for overseas-qualified physiotherapists in the Australian Physiotherapy Entry Pathway. It has two 2-hour case-based papers on the same day, a pass/fail scaled-score cut score of 500, and a 2026 Written Assessment fee of $2,017 AUD.

Sample APC Written Assessment Practice Questions

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1A candidate preparing for the Australian Physiotherapy Council Written Assessment asks how the exam is structured. Which description is most accurate?
A.A single 4-hour paper containing 120 stand-alone questions
B.Two same-day 2-hour papers, each with 15 cases and 60 questions
C.Three clinical papers completed over three separate days
D.A practical assessment followed by a short written viva
Explanation: Paper 1 runs in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon of the same day; each paper is two hours and contains 15 cases holding 60 multiple-choice questions, giving 120 questions in total.
2A candidate is unsure whether to leave difficult questions blank because they may lose marks for incorrect answers. What is the best advice?
A.Leave uncertain questions blank to avoid penalties
B.Answer every question because there is no negative marking
C.Only answer questions from the candidate's strongest clinical area
D.Guess only if two options can be eliminated
Explanation: There is no negative marking, so candidates should attempt every question.
3Within the Australian Physiotherapy Entry Pathway, which step normally occurs before the Written Assessment?
A.Renewal of general registration with Ahpra each November
B.Eligibility Assessment and Cultural Safety Training
C.A mandatory 12-month internship year in an Australian hospital
D.A prescribing and pharmacology examination
Explanation: The Written Assessment follows Eligibility Assessment and Cultural Safety Training in the pathway.
4What does the Written Assessment primarily evaluate?
A.Quality of manual therapy technique observed by an assessor in person
B.Knowledge, problem-solving and decision-making at entry-level standards
C.English language fluency assessed through a spoken interview
D.Research and publication experience in Australian physiotherapy settings
Explanation: The assessment evaluates knowledge, problem-solving and decision-making against the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds set by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
5A candidate scores strongly in musculoskeletal questions but poorly in cardiorespiratory and neurology areas. Which interpretation best matches the exam intent?
A.Performance across core clinical areas matters, not only one strong area
B.Only the highest clinical area score is used
C.Musculoskeletal performance automatically compensates for all other areas
D.Clinical area performance is irrelevant because the exam is purely administrative
Explanation: The Written Assessment samples cardiorespiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal content, and the pass or fail decision uses one combined scaled score across all three clinical areas rather than a single strongest area.
6A physiotherapist begins treating a patient without explaining the proposed intervention because the referral says 'physiotherapy as required'. What is the main professional issue?
A.A written medical referral removes the need for separate consent
B.Consent is only required before invasive or high-risk procedures
C.Informed consent is required before assessment and treatment
D.Only the referring doctor can obtain consent for physiotherapy
Explanation: Physiotherapists must explain relevant information and obtain informed consent for assessment and treatment.
7A patient agrees to exercise therapy but declines spinal manipulation after risks and alternatives are explained. What should the physiotherapist do?
A.Proceed because the patient consented to physiotherapy generally
B.Respect the refusal, document it, and discuss alternative management
C.Ask a family member to override the refusal
D.Discharge the patient because they declined one treatment option
Explanation: Valid consent is specific and voluntary. Refusal should be respected, documented, and followed by suitable alternatives.
8An Aboriginal patient appears uncomfortable when asked repeated direct questions about family and home circumstances. What is the most culturally safe response?
A.Continue the same line of questioning because every patient should be treated identically
B.Pause, ask how they would prefer to communicate, and offer supports
C.Avoid asking any Aboriginal patient about social or family context
D.Hand the assessment to a colleague without explaining why
Explanation: Cultural safety requires responsiveness, respect, and shared control over communication and care.
9A patient with limited English proficiency attends with their adult child, who offers to interpret sensitive health information. What is the best action?
A.Ask the adult child to interpret because it is quicker and free
B.Rely on gestures and written notes to protect patient confidentiality
C.Offer a qualified interpreter and confirm the patient's preference
D.Postpone assessment until the patient's English has improved
Explanation: A qualified interpreter supports accurate communication, consent, confidentiality, and patient-centred care.
10A 64-year-old with a history of breast cancer reports four weeks of thoracic back pain that is worse at night, is not eased by position change, and 6 kg of unintentional weight loss. What is the most appropriate physiotherapy action?
A.Commence thoracic mobility and postural exercises with review in two weeks
B.Withhold spinal treatment and refer for prompt medical assessment
C.Treat as thoracic joint dysfunction using high-velocity manipulation
D.Reassure the patient that night pain is typical of postural back pain
Explanation: A past cancer diagnosis with unremitting night pain and unexplained weight loss is a red-flag pattern for spinal malignancy, so spinal treatment is withheld pending medical assessment and imaging.

About the APC Written Assessment Exam

The Australian Physiotherapy Council Written Assessment is the online multiple-choice examination stage in the Australian Physiotherapy Entry Pathway and FLYR pathway for overseas-qualified physiotherapists. APC states that the assessment evaluates knowledge, problem-solving, and decision-making against the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds set by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. The 2026 information booklet describes two same-day papers with 15 cases and 60 multiple-choice questions per paper, testing cardiorespiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal, lifespan, settings, professional practice, ethical practice, evidence-based practice, quality assurance, risk management, and health promotion content.

Assessment

Online multiple-choice assessment with two papers on the same day. Paper 1 is held in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon. Each paper contains 15 cases and 60 multiple-choice questions based on Australian physiotherapy patient presentations.

Time Limit

Two 2-hour papers on the same day; 4 hours of total exam time.

Passing Score

Pass/fail with scaled scores. APC states that the passing cut score is a scaled score of 500 across the three clinical areas: cardiorespiratory, neurology, and musculoskeletal.

Exam Fee

$2,017 AUD for the Written Assessment. APC's 2026 APEP fee schedule also lists Eligibility Assessment $1,170, Cultural Safety Training $235, Capability Assessment $2,928, and Clinical Workshop $1,464. (Australian Physiotherapy Council)

APC Written Assessment Exam Content Outline

120 MCQs

Exam Format and Case Reasoning

Two online case-based papers, each with 15 cases, 60 multiple-choice questions, and a 2-hour time limit, with no negative marking and pass/fail scaled-score reporting.

Scored clinical area

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Spinal and peripheral musculoskeletal assessment, red flags, tendon and ligament pathology, fracture and dislocation reasoning, osteoarthritis, postoperative rehabilitation, manual therapy reasoning, and exercise prescription.

Scored clinical area

Neurological Physiotherapy

Stroke, acquired brain injury, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, gait, balance, falls prevention, and rehabilitation goal setting.

Scored clinical area

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Acute, rehabilitation, and community cardiorespiratory care, including COPD, asthma, heart failure, postoperative pulmonary complications, oxygen monitoring, airway clearance, exercise tolerance, and escalation.

Embedded across cases

Professional and Australian Practice Context

Cultural safety, informed consent, ethical practice, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, risk management, health promotion, professional scope, documentation, and communication across acute, community, rural, private practice, and rehabilitation settings.

How to Pass the APC Written Assessment Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass/fail with scaled scores. APC states that the passing cut score is a scaled score of 500 across the three clinical areas: cardiorespiratory, neurology, and musculoskeletal.
  • Assessment: Online multiple-choice assessment with two papers on the same day. Paper 1 is held in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon. Each paper contains 15 cases and 60 multiple-choice questions based on Australian physiotherapy patient presentations.
  • Time limit: Two 2-hour papers on the same day; 4 hours of total exam time.
  • Exam fee: $2,017 AUD for the Written Assessment. APC's 2026 APEP fee schedule also lists Eligibility Assessment $1,170, Cultural Safety Training $235, Capability Assessment $2,928, and Clinical Workshop $1,464.

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 145 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

APC Written Assessment Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read the APC Written Assessment Information Booklet first, especially the exam format, scoring process, rules, and remote assessment setup.
2Use the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds as the competency map, then practise applying them to patient cases instead of memorising isolated facts.
3Balance preparation across the three scored clinical areas: cardiorespiratory, neurology, and musculoskeletal.
4Practise case-based timing: each 2-hour paper has 60 questions, so you need steady progress without spending too long on one case.
5Review Australian practice expectations for cultural safety, consent, documentation, scope, risk management, quality assurance, and evidence-based decision making.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the APC Written Assessment?

The Australian Physiotherapy Council administers the Written Assessment as part of assessment pathways for overseas-qualified physiotherapists seeking entry to Australian physiotherapy practice.

How many questions are on the APC Written Assessment?

The APC Written Assessment Information Booklet states that each of the two papers has 60 multiple-choice questions, for 120 total questions.

How long is the APC Written Assessment?

The exam has two papers on the same day. Each paper has a 2-hour time limit, for 4 hours of total exam time.

What score do I need to pass?

APC reports a pass/fail outcome using scaled scores. The 2026 booklet states that the passing cut score is a scaled score of 500.

Can the APC Written Assessment be taken remotely?

Yes. APC states the Written Assessment can be completed through an online platform at a physical venue or remotely, with remote candidates required to complete the technical setup and compatibility test.