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Feb 1, 2020/Article
CAPTE publishes the official list of accredited programs. CAPTE does not rank programs.
Becoming a PTA is not a "steppingstone" to becoming a PT. But approximately 10% of PTAs explore careers as PTs.
May 24, 2020/Article
Step-by-step problem-solving diagrams to guide PTs and PTAs.
Aug 12, 2018/Perspective
As students we need more exposure to the PT–PTA relationship before we enter the clinic.
The premier program for PTAs to increase their knowledge and skill in a specific practice area and to recognize the PTA for their advanced proficiency in one or more areas of practice.
Jun 5, 2019/Article
Review valued-based behaviors and guidelines for phsysical therapist assistants.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Experiential learning focused on development and application of patient‐ and client‐centered skills and behaviors is a crucial component of the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Mar 1, 2021/Open Access
This flyer highlights various aspects of the PTA education pathway and provides links to additional resources to find more information.
Feb 27, 2018/Article
View model descriptions of faculty in PTA programs.
Jul 30, 2019/News
Despite serious questions and criticisms from APTA, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and other stakeholders, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to move ahead with its plans to require providers to navigate a complex system intended to identify when therapy
