Physical 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.
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Physical Therapist Assistant- is it a...
[QUOTE who="broke in Lewisville, Texas"]PTA's are not considered doctors...[/QUOTE] Not only are PTAs not considered doctors, neither are PTS, they are a DPT, so doctorate in PT, not and MD. You do not...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA program at LaGuardia Community...
[QUOTE who="Mel in Brooklyn, New York"]I'm not sure if any one will read these boards or cares, but just in case there are those that do wander in and want to know the status, here is the update....
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Should I go for PTA or DPT?: Hello all. I...
Hello all. I am currently enrolled in PTA school in the Houston area. I originally planned on trying to get into a DPT program since I do have a Bachelor's degree (Kinesiology). However, I felt like a...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Can ATC challenge the PTA boards?: [QUOTE...
[QUOTE who="Just Stopping by in California"]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...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - ATC wanting to become a PTA: I'm about to...
I'm about to compelete my junior year in my AT program, and I'm finding that I am not enjoying it as much as I hoped. I was looking into becoming a PTA becuase of the set hours and higher pay. I'm...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Working: Can you work full-time while in a...
Can you work full-time while in a PTA program? Or would I need to quit my job?
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Physical Therapy: Yes PTAs can do this...
Yes PTAs can do this too, but I've only seen as part of a company or hospital. I don't know exact law (if there's even one) but you can double check your state board or contact APTA. This is just a...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Physical Therapy Aide Advancement: I'm a...
I'm a PTA also in CA (southern). Here are my suggestions: Have you assessed the coursework that they require with what you have taken? Most PT programs require a certain GPA. Some of those classes...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA and a healthy back: Many people have...
Many people have herniated discs and walk around without knowing it. You are on the young side for having had surgery. I hope you had a chance to work with different PTs before having surgery. I've...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - What is the most difficult PTA class?: Yes...
Yes I would say neuro too... oh that neuro!
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - jumping back into PTA career: Depends on...
Depends on the state. You may have to take test. There are some states that if you have completed the CEUs they allow renewal. Others, you have to be actively practicing even if in another state....
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA vs OTA and Toileting: Hi, I think that...
Hi, I think that once you get into healthCARE you will change your mind on toileting. If you work with a patient who needs help, I would think, I would hope, you would put your issues aside and assist...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Do other states experience low employment...
I relocated here to CA from another state because I was having a hard time finding a job in my area. Some states just have a higher demand with less support while others the demand isn't so great with...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Exercise progression and "embracing the...
It takes about 2 yrs, for some a little longer. The easy way you progress an exercise? add reps or resistance with band or wt. or you can switch it to doing from gravity eliminated to against gravity....
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA salary inquiry: In CA outpt pay is...
In CA outpt pay is about 30-35 if you negotiate, some private clinics will try to offer you 20-25 don't bother. Keep looking. SNF I've been offered 36-44 without benefits. home health ranges from 55-65...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - OTA vs PTA: I know this has been discussed...
I know this has been discussed many times but the posts seem very old. I am not sure whether to go into OTA or PTA? I have years of experience working with kids and ideally would like to work in...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - PTA vs OTA for fit older female w/...
therapists/assistants tend to do more lifting in SNF, in pt, hospital settings HH not as much in outpt but you there you may have to a lot of manual work - afterall you want to do things with the pt...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - Schooling for Physical Therapy Assistant:...
I am in need of some advice on what would be best as a career change. Right now I am a licensed cosmetologist currently working in a salon. I've been doing hair for about 2 years now and unfortunately...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Assistant Forum - International students and PTA: hi donnie!...
hi donnie! i'm also from south korean and interested in applying PTA! but i was wondering that it is still difficult to find the sponsor for this job?
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