What do you need to become a physical therapy aide?

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for physical therapist assistants.

In most States, physical therapist assistants are required by law to hold an associate degree. The American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education accredits postsecondary physical therapy assistant programs. In 2009, there were 223 accredited programs, which usually last 2 years and culminate in an associate degree.

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