Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

What they do :

PTAs provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. They help people of all ages who have medical problems, or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They may provide care by teaching patients exercise for mobility, strength and coordination, and training for activities such as walking with crutches, canes or walkers.

Licenses/Certifications :

• National PTA Certification

Education needed :

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program

Local schools offering this program :

• Casa Loma College
• Loma Linda University
• Stanbridge College

Organizations :

• American Physical Therapy Association – http://www.apta.org