WHAT ARE THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A PTA?
Physical therapist assistants must complete a 2-year education program. Candidates receive an Associates in Applied Science degree upon graduation. The course of study includes 2 semesters of pre-requisites and 1 year of PTA and clinical courses. There are 266 accredited physical therapist assistant education programs throughout the country, graduating more than 5,000 PTAs annually.