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Australian Physiotherapy Council Written Assessment

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Can You Take the APC Written Assessment Exam?

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Age
Education
Overseas physiotherapy qualification at minimum diploma level for APEP entry, after APC Eligibility Assessment.
Experience
Unrestricted registration in the country of training, or legal ability to practise without restriction if no regulatory body exists.
Additional Requirements
  • Apply for the Written Assessment through the Candidate Dashboard after completing Eligibility Assessment and Cultural Safety Training.
  • If sitting remotely, complete the required compatibility test and use the required secure WebLock and secondary-device setup.
  • After passing the Written Assessment, progress to the online Capability Assessment and then the Melbourne-based Clinical Workshop.
  • Apply separately to Ahpra for general registration after completing the assessment pathway and receiving the Final Certificate.
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APC Written Assessment Exam Details

Australian Physiotherapy Council Written Assessment

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Pass/fail with scaled scores; APC's 2026 Written Assessment Information Booklet states the passing cut score is a scaled score of 500.
Passing Score
120
Questions
Two
Hours
$2,017 AUD Written Assessment fee. APC lists total APEP fees of $7,814 AUD across Eligibility Assessment, Cultural Safety Training, Written Assessment, Capability Assessment, and Clinical Workshop.
Exam Fee
Study time: APC does not publish an official preparation-hour estimate and does not endorse third-party courses or coaching.
Prerequisites: Successful Eligibility Assessment and Cultural Safety Training before applying for the Written Assessment through the Candidate Dashboard.
Valid for: Successful Written Assessment candidates progress to the Capability Assessment in the Australian Physiotherapy Entry Pathway; APC states the Interim Certificate has two-year validity and can be renewed on request before expiry.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Australian Physiotherapy Council content outline

Exam Format and Scoring120 MCQs; scaled-score cut score 500

Two same-day online papers, each with 15 cases, 60 multiple-choice questions, and a 2-hour time limit, scored pass/fail with no negative marking.

MusculoskeletalOne of the three scored clinical areas

Low back pain, neck pain, tendon and ligament injuries, fracture and dislocation reasoning, osteoarthritis, postoperative care, exercise prescription, red flags, and referral decisions.

NeurologyOne of the three scored clinical areas

Stroke, TIA, acquired brain injury, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord injury, gait, balance, falls risk, and rehabilitation planning.

CardiorespiratoryOne of the three scored clinical areas

Acute and community cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, COPD, asthma, heart failure, postoperative pulmonary complications, oxygen monitoring, airway clearance, ICU safety, and escalation.

Professional PracticeEmbedded across cases

Evidence-based practice, ethical practice, cultural safety, quality assurance, risk management, health promotion, professional scope, documentation, and communication in Australian settings.

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