What's it like being a physical therapy assistant?

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Paralegal or Physical Therapy Assistant?

Paralegal or Physical Therapy Assistant? Hi, I am going to a technical college where they offer two year degrees. I am trying to figure out what program would be the best (Paralegal or Physical Therapy Assistant) to choose from? What do you think would be my wisest choice? Thank you so much!!

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it depends on what you think will make you happier in your life; better pay, or better satisfaction...

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Whats my first step in becoming a physical therapy assistant?

I know obviously is start school, but I want to be 100 % sure that this is what I want to do. Do i go to a Physical Therapy clinic? to ask many questions... or do volunteering? which I called and said I have to be enrolled in school. thanks id really...

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I highly recommend doing some research into what a PTA does and what types of work environments you...

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Whats a physical therapy assistant (not aide)'s job like?

do you deal with burn victims, people without limbs etc?

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It depends on what setting you are working in. You can certainly meet many different people with all...

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Physical therapy assistant?

Hi, How much does a physical therapy assistant make? Do they make good money? its not a physical therapist but its an assistant... is it still a hard job to do? Whats the dfiference ...show more

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According to the bureau of labor and statistics, most PTAs are earning between about $42 and $62K, but...

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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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Whats better a Medical Administrative Assistant or an Medical Assistant? Or whats the differences?

I want to do Medical Administrative Assistant online, but very time I type in Medical Administrative Assistants jobs for my hometown (Oklahoma City) it always pops up with Medical Assistants; and that's not what I'm wanting. I want to know whats the...

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Admin assistants typically become office managers and deal with the paperwork and office work of a hospital...

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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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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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