NPTE-PTA Domain 1: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems (16.7%) - Complete Study Guide 2026
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems is the second-largest content area on the NPTE-PTA, sitting at 16.7% of the blueprint.
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Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems is the second-largest content area on the NPTE-PTA, sitting at 16.7% of the blueprint.
Every candidate preparing for the NPTE-PTA quickly learns that not all content areas are created equal.
Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems is the second-heaviest domain on the NPTE-PTA content outline, effective January 2024, sitting at 22.2% of the exam.
The Integumentary System domain sits near the bottom of the NPTE-PTA content outline by weight, accounting for just 3.8% of scored items.
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