Physical Therapy Assistant Forum - Should I go for PTA or DPT?: [QUOTE...
[QUOTE who="Sandy in Brooklyn, New York"]I agree with you DaveMan. I'm also looking into PTA, and money/time investment wise, I think it's a better choice. The program is actually only 1.5 years if you...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA program at LaGuardia Community...
[QUOTE who="larthur in Brooklyn, New York"]Hi, I am trying to find out the stats to the physical therapy assitant program at LaGuardia Community College . Does anyone know what is the average GPA for...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - jumping back into PTA career: No..you are...
No..you are not grandfathered in. You have to take the National Licensing Exam to practice in NYS.
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA and a healthy back: I've just stumbled...
I've just stumbled upon this thread, and I find myself with the exact same questions. Did you do it? and how is your back now?
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - California law exam concerns: [QUOTE...
[QUOTE who="nikkizaguirre in Orange, New Jersey"]Can anyone help me? I've taken the CLE twice and failed. I passed the board exam, and it's super frustrating![/QUOTE] Hey! Did you end up passing?? I...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - What is the most difficult PTA class?:...
Each class is as challenging as the next. They all have their own unique challenges. If I had to choose, I would say Neuro.
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Physical Therapy Aide Advancement: Hi, I...
Hi, I have been working as a Physical Therapy Aide since 2011. My intentions have been to go to Physical Therapy school to become a PT. I have applied to programs twice and have not gotten in. Most, if...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Is There a True Demand for Physical...
BLS statistics tend to be unrealistic and are usually exaggerated by industry leaders. I retired as a PTA not too long ago because the only jobs I could find were prn. Too many people have saturated...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA Laws & Regs Jurisprudence Exam for...
[QUOTE who="Spring in Florida"]Hey. I made a very good study guide. It took me a while to make it and it makes it easy to understand all the rules and penalties. It's organized and I just typed it all...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Salary for full time home health PTA (TX):...
[QUOTE who="alewis0929 in Pflugerville, Texas"]As I stated in what appears to be the wrong discussion. Minimum $65k a year or what you stated $50/hour. I make almost $60k and am a new grad in a SNF in...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Salary For Experienced Physical Therapist...
Hello, This forum is a bit old but thought I would try my luck. I am looking to relocate from West LA beaches area to Jacksonville / beaches area. I am an experienced PTA with almost 10 yrs experience...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA salaries nationwide: PTA is 2 years....
PTA is 2 years. Associate degree and should be approved program from APTA. I've been a PTA for almost 10 years, licensed and worked in 2 states. It has it's pros and cons like anything. You will be...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Should I go for PTA or DPT?: PTs make...
PTs make considerably more money than PTAs. They have a lot more freedom in growth opportunities and depending on state can do a lot more with their licenses. They also have a lot more respect in the...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - What states don't require you to go to pta...
hhmmmm..... you may want to look into that further. The rules have changed quite a bit in the last few short years and even states that didn't require you to have a license now do. There are a lot of...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Can ATC challenge the PTA boards?: No,...
No, sorry there is no challenge exam. I have always found it interesting that athletic trainers are bachelor programs and PTA are associate programs and yet PTA carries more weight. As ATC you can only...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Is There a True Demand for Physical...
Agree with some of the posts that the demands for PTA are dropping but I do believe it is based on the state/region. I am dual state licensed and getting my 3rd - across the US. Some areas just don't...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Is it tedious to get licensed in another...
It's a simple process to apply to the board of any state. It is not actually a transfer. You will need to submit lots of things depending on the state and fork over some cash but you shouldn't have any...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Feeling confident as an entry level PTA:...
Hi - I posted a while back just wanted to try again to get some more input as I only got one reply. I have been working for about 4 mo as an outpatient PTA. I work in a small clinic with great PTs who...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Physical Therapy: After a race (like a...
After a race (like a half marathon or other), sometimes I will see a company with physical therapists there and runners can sign up on a waiting list to have the therapist stretch them out. I thought...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA: Does PTA officially stand for...
Does PTA officially stand for Physical TherapIST Assistant or Physical TherapY Assistant? I've seen it both ways so many times.
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