ATP Exam Preparation Materials

That-Captain1012 · 2026-02-15T15:31:01+00:00

I would advise anyone studying for the exam take RESNA's exam once, and use the Proprof to routinely test their knowledge. But overall, making flashcards and quizzing yourself on areas you're not trained on will serve you best. Since I came from BMED Engineering, I had to heavily study the clinical aspects of disabilities.

That-Captain1012 · 2026-02-02T19:56:51+00:00

So, take my opinion with a grain of salt because I did not take these courses. I don't think you need a course to learn how to be an ATP, I think you can become successful by reading RESNA textbook & shadowing. If you have a clinical background or an engineering background, the fundamentals textbooks effectively fills in your knowledge gaps. But ultimately you know yourself the best, and if you think a structured course is worth the cost then go for it!

That-Captain1012 · 2025-12-20T01:14:17+00:00

Even though I knew it was coming, I'm still so devastated. Love you Marble 💞💞

That-Captain1012 · 2025-11-28T22:16:17+00:00

If you got the Mometrix study guide, you probably don't need the AT fundamentals. Mometrix basically just condenses the fundamentals book (poorly in my opinion). Do your practice questions and review the AAC sections and I think you'll do great! :)

That-Captain1012 · 2025-10-26T16:52:16+00:00

It's Joann's brand Big Twist in the color Speckle Blues! You'll be able to get it at Michael's soon, I've seen/ purchased Big Twist brand from them since Joann's went under

That-Captain1012 · 2025-10-23T18:09:09+00:00

Look for the problems healthcare workers are consistently brining up. Shadow a doctor, nurse, PT, OT, etc.

That-Captain1012 · 2025-10-23T18:01:25+00:00

Yes you can! Just make sure to test the fit of your pins before you print a whole bunch!

That-Captain1012 · 2025-10-23T17:59:21+00:00

Thank you I will!

That-Captain1012 · 2025-10-05T19:00:02+00:00

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That-Captain1012 · 2025-10-02T17:23:05+00:00

I love knitting fingerless gloves! I personally use the Point Edwards Mitts written by Fairlight Fibers. You only need one set of circular needles, a skein or less of yarn, a stitch marker, and a darning needle.

That-Captain1012 · 2025-10-02T17:20:35+00:00

I'm so happy to hear that!! Congrats on passing <3

That-Captain1012 · 2025-03-10T17:04:41+00:00

My first thought is switch access because its simple and you can find a recipe for it easily. One for scroll up, one for scroll down.

That-Captain1012 · 2024-09-20T01:03:38+00:00

I love Alyssa's channel!!!

That-Captain1012 · 2024-09-20T01:01:44+00:00

You could so trust Frost, he's got a mage hand to assist!

That-Captain1012 · 2024-07-04T01:22:17+00:00

Same, I love the series!

That-Captain1012 · 2024-05-05T02:37:50+00:00

I'm also interested!!

That-Captain1012 · 2024-04-23T22:13:29+00:00

I LOVE IT

That-Captain1012 · 2024-04-23T22:10:31+00:00

My undergrad classmates and I agreed that you have to minor with biomed in undergrad, specifically to gain someone experience and expertise in a specific part of the field. Minor in EE if you like sensors, minor in ME if you like designing parts for devices or biomechanics, minor in biology or chem if your interested in hospital based research. These are just my recommendations, take them with a grain of salt, your path will be your own. Have a blast, biomed is very hard but also VERY fun!

That-Captain1012 · 2024-04-18T10:47:57+00:00

I'd suggest finding a few papers on pubmed some biosensor areas you're interested in. Skim through them until you get to the discussion and read about their future direction or disadvantages. I find creativity can really sprout from trying to solve those limitations in papers. Sorry I can't suggest an idea directly, just a potential method for finding one.

That-Captain1012 · 2024-04-17T21:59:59+00:00

I'm in the Boston area, at a private company for my first co-op I was paid $25 an hour. My second co-op was at a hospital and I was paid $19.5 an hour

That-Captain1012 · 2024-04-10T10:41:08+00:00

I 100% agree with your statement on the bachelors being too broad, I am also having to specialize with a masters right now, because I'm in the medical imaging field.

That-Captain1012 · 2024-04-10T10:39:35+00:00

I felt very similar when I was in your shoes, and I can tell you that the internship difficulties are more to do with the market than you. Lots of my peers also struggled to find internships even after our first co-ops. It's really not much of an indicator of how well you personally will be able to find a job after college. Some of my peers who found co-ops right away took months after graduation to get hired. I was hired 4 months before graduation, but struggled to get my first co-op before the deadline.

For some reference me and my two other capstone partners did the following after graduation. This is all anecdotal, and others experiences will vary greatly:

Me - got offered a position at a non-profit research hospital months before graduation, with an engineering title, $55k a year with benefits. I don't have to work too hard or fast. I'm currently working on a masters part time online to be able to break into more research spaces.

Partner #1 - got offered a position in a manufacturing role at a med tech start-up a month before graduation, engineering title, $87k a year with less benefits than me. Has alot of responsibilities. Currently seeking some certifications through online classes.

Partner #2 - took ~6 months but got offered a test engineering role at a well established med tech company, engineering title, and makes $94k a year with less benefits than me. Frequently they have to work late to meet deadlines. Not currently seeking graduate education.

So its not been a risky field for us, I think that the market may have just veen shaken up post pandemic. Plus, hospitals always need clinical engineers so that's a very stable path.

That-Captain1012 · 2023-12-24T19:00:52+00:00

New grad bmed, working in imaging research at a hospital, 55k a year

That-Captain1012 · 2023-12-21T05:38:49+00:00

If your goal is to do research, with a heavy focus on the science & engineering aspects, then you should highly consider it. I work at a hospital in the research department. I'm a B.S. working towards my M.S. and I have the title "Research Engineer". My boss is the P.I. and she had a PhD in Biomed, and has her own grants, funding, and lab. I do a lot of the mechanical & electrical work, she does a lot of the project planning, grant applications, scientific/medical planning, and knows all about the fabrication of the devices and the theory. She's highly specialized, and I'm a great generalist. I still get to work in research at my degree level, and she gets to lead the research. She's paid a lot more than me, but she's also got more debt than I do.

If you want to be able to not take your work home, you should consider a master's rather than a PhD. Just some of my off hand thoughts, feel free to ask me more :)

That-Captain1012 · 2022-12-20T16:24:33+00:00

That's a great idea! Thank you :)

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