What is it like being a physical therapy assistant?

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What is it like being a physical therapy assistant: Pros, Cons, Salary, Responsibilities?

I'm 33 years old and looking to go into the physical therapy field. I would like to become a physical therapy assistant and am looking into getting a 2 year degree from a DelTech ...show more

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If you posess a degree - or any extra qualification - then you'll already be in advace of of the bunch...

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What kind of job can I get in physical therapy without being a certified Physical Therapy Assistant?

I graduate from college in April with a biology degree. I want to work a year before going back to grad school for physical therapy. What kind of job can I get in physical therapy ...show more

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Physical therapy aid or athletic trainer

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you work with more knowledgeable PTs in a good work environment. you do the stuff they tell you

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What is the pay range for a physical therapy assistant? I am.....?

trying to decide what program I would want to go into, either the PTA program, sonography or respitory therapy program. I really want to go into sonography but am getting a little ...show more

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A physical therapist assistant needs to have had physics which I believe involves algebra and trig too...

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What is the educational difference in a 2-year and 3-year Physical Therapy Assistant program?

I'm trying to figure out where I want to go to PTA school and I'm actually in therapy for a knee surgery and my pta recommends a 3 year program because the pre-reqs for a 2 year program are integrated into a 3 year programs curriculum... I'm just curious...

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All of the programs are actually 2 years. Most people make it three by taking the non PTA classes the...

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Have you regretted becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant and not the Physical Therapist?

I just wanted to get an opinion on how, (please for those of you who actually are physical therapy assistants) it has been for you in this field, and if you ever have regretted not studying more and just becoming a physical therapist. I am undecided...

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I do not know where you live but I believe there are actually more PT schools than PTA schools. I am...

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Can a BS in Exercise Science replace an AA/AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant to beome a Physical Therapy Assistant?

My wife has a BS in Exercise Science and Nutrition(2009). She as looking to become a Physicaal Therapy Assistant. All of the job descriptions in require an AA/AAS as a Physical Therapy Assistant an state licensed. My questions are 1. Is my wife's degree...

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All state practice acts require licensed PTAs to have received there education from CAPTE accredited...

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Do you have to get a degree in physical therapy assistant to become a physical therapy assistant?

I am considering becoming a physical therapy assistant but it says you have to get your associates in that field plus take a certification exam. Well I am getting a bachelors degree ...show more

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yes definately. It is an AAS in PTA. Visit www.apta.org So if you are getting an BS in ES then go to...

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Which is a better job for a 25 year old male? Dental Assistant or Physical Therapy Assistant?

Which is a better career for a 25 year old male to get into? I've been working as a plumber for the last 6 years and am about to lose my job and am getting tired of plumbing anyway. I need something that doesn't involve years of college. I need to get...

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Most dental assistants work in small private practices. This means that they usually work part time...

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Which is a better job for a 25 year old male? Dental Assistant or Physical Therapy Assistant?

Which is a better career for a 25 year old male to get into? I've been working as a plumber for the last 6 years and am about to lose my job and am getting tired of plumbing anyway. I need something that doesn't involve years of college. I need to get...

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i would say the 2nd one, much more interesting in my opinion, you deal with people who have many different...

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