Omani Examination for Physiotherapists (OEPH) Question Bank

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About the Omani Examination for Physiotherapists (OEPH)

The Omani Examination for Physiotherapists (OEPH) is intended, for all physiotherapists/physical therapists who graduated from private or governmental universities in Oman or abroad, to ensure safe practice and quality health services in the field of physiotherapy. The OEPH will assess candidates' abilities, including but not limited to application of medical sciences' knowledge in clinical decision making, conduct of physiotherapy assessment, and implementation of evidence-based physiotherapy management plan.

Our OEPH question bank follows the official OMSB test blueprint for this examination, so every topic you practise matches the weighting you will meet on exam day at the Pearson VUE test centre.

Purpose of the OEPH

• To ensure that physiotherapists/physical therapists have the competencies to practice safely.
• To be used as eligibility criteria for employment in physiotherapy in Oman.

Eligibility

• Holding a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized local or international university.
• Completion of registration

How to register for the OEPH

1. Go to OMSB website: www.omsb.gov.om
2. Click on "Professional Competence Affairs"
3. Select Occupational Classification Testing Section
4. Click on "Online Services"
5. Visit Pearson VUE website to schedule, reschedule and cancel your exam (https://home.pearsonvue.com/omsb)
6. Payment of examination fee: 200 USD

See our step-by-step OMSB Pearson VUE registration guide for screenshots-level detail of every booking step.

Venue of examination

For those residing in Oman, the exam will be at the Oman Medical Specialty Board, OMSB National Test Center, Innovation Park Muscat. For those residing outside Oman, the examination will be conducted in Pearson VUE centers worldwide.

Release of results

The results will be emailed to candidates at their registered email addresses within 24 hours of completing the examination.

Passing score

55%

Suggested references & textbooks

• [Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology] Standring S (2021). Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. 42nd ed. New York: Elsevier
• [Neurophysiotherapy] O'Sullivan, S., Schmitz, T., Fulk, G. and O'Sullivan, S., 2019. Physical rehabilitation. 7th ed. F.A. Davis Company.
• [Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Principles of Exercise] Alderink, Gordon J; Ashby, Blake M (2023). Clinical Kinesiology and Biomechanics: A Problem-Based Learning Approach. Springer International Publishing
• [Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy] Petty NJ. (2018). Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment: A handbook for therapists, 5th Ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
• [Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy] Longo et al (2023). Textbook of Musculoskeletal Disorders. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG
• [Electrophysical Modalities] William E. Prentice (2021). 6th ed. Therapeutic modalities in rehabilitation. McGraw-Hill Medical.
• [Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy] Main E and Denehy L (2016). Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics. 5th Edition, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier
• [Risk Assessment and Safety] Donaldson et al (2021). Textbook of Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Management. Cham; Springer
• [Risk Assessment and Safety] Fan LJ, Liu S, Jin T, Gan JG, Wang FY, Wang HT and Lin T (2022) Ergonomic risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in clinical physiotherapy. Front. Public Health 10:1083609. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1083609
• [Physiotherapy in Special Population] Baranitharan, R.; Mahalakshmi, V.; Kokila, V (2010). Physiotherapy care for Women's Health. Jaypee Brothers Medical
• [Physiotherapy in Special Population] Shinichiro Morishita, Junichiro Inoue, Jiro Nakano (2022). Physical therapy and research in patients with cancer. Springer
• [Physiotherapy in Special Population] Haewon B (2022). Prevention and Management of Frailty. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
• [Physiotherapy in Special Population] Michel Probst, Liv Helvik Skjaerven (2017). Physiotherapy In Mental Health And Psychiatry; A Scientific And Clinical Based Approach. Elsevier
• [Professionalism and Evidence-Based Practice] Jill Thistlethwaite, Judy McKimm. (2016). Health care professionalism at a glance. Wiley Blackwell
• [Professionalism and Evidence-Based Practice] Polgar S, Thomas SA. (2020). Introduction to research in the health sciences. 7th edition, London, Churchill Livingston: Edinburgh.

What’s included in your subscription

• Blueprint-weighted MCQs with detailed explanations
• Topic-wise practice and performance tracking
• Access on mobile, tablet and desktop
• Instant access after payment

Source: OMSB OEPH examination booklet (August 2025). This is an independent preparation resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB), the Ministry of Health or Pearson VUE. Always confirm current details with OMSB.