Is the physical therapist assistant program a stepping-stone to a physical therapist program?
No. The physical therapist assistant curriculum differs from that of the physical therapist, and does not provide the needed prerequisites required for physical therapist education. There are accredited programs in California and Ohio designed to allow experienced physical therapist assistants to continue working while attending a physical therapist master’s degree program on the weekends.
No. The physical therapist assistant curriculum differs from that of the physical therapist, and does not provide the needed prerequisites required for physical therapist education. However, some accredited programs are designed to allow physical therapist assistants to continue working while attending a physical therapist programs on the weekends.
