Advice Before You Start the PTA Program: FROM THE DIRECTOR OF A PTA PROGRAM!

[@witchinthekitchen4762]

Dont give your lunch hour up. You need to take care of yourself in order to give the best care to others. You can go above and beyond in different ways, and things can always be rescheduled.

[@MrHandsomeboynow]

Based on your username and comment, I’m going to live my life thinking you have an unhealthy relationship with food.

[@raylanian2641]

i know Im asking randomly but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!

[@samueljlarson]

I don't think she meant "give up your entire lunch." She just means go the extra mile. Fit them in. Find a way. My dentist did this for me recently and I can't thank him enough.

[@evalina2859]

​@@MrHandsomeboynow Based on your username and comment, I'm going to live my life thinking you are an immature grown ass man who never truly grew up and has the mentality of a 14 year old boy.

[@Slickenzi]

I’m doing my observation hours right now I was at a hospital I seen outpatient, inpatient , spinal injury, neurological injuries amputee patients I also seen her do ultrasound on patients, the electrode too i learned a lot about the cranial nerves and their role she thought me a lot she was a pta for 44 years

[@AntonioSanson]

Slickenzi Clamp god that sounds like a great observation experience! I’m happy you got to see different settings and patients! Way cool!

[@wolflike24124]

did you say 44 years? incredible!

[@alphasoffitness1756]

can you make a video on how you studied for the PTA program like for your tests? study tips, habits, and time frames etc.

[@AntonioSanson]

Alphas Of Fitness I’ll see what I can do! I was never the best at studying lol

[@chrisemmons3268]

What a wonderful interview! Antonio Sanson asked some great questions of Program Director Erin Smith... who gave some solid suggestions for success. This video is applicable to individuals seeking career advice in any field... at the beginning, during the educational journey, when seeking opportunities, or if deciding to pay it forward by teaching the next generation. Baker Proud!

[@AntonioSanson]

Chris Emmons awesome feedback! Thanks for the response!

[@analuisaaraujo7900]

Thank you so much, I’m currently looking into PTA and this was extremely helpful!

[@CamilaSilva-g7z]

I'm going back to school next spring to become a PTA and gosh I'm so scared lol but also very excited to get into this journey. Your videos have helped me a lot! Thank you.

[@rbmiss]

Same!!! We got this!!

[@CamilaSilva-g7z]

We do!! @@rbmiss

[@ashleidrew1731]

I tore my ACL in my junior year, which initially sparked my interest for the PT field, but ended up having my little kiddos right after high school. My passion for this field has NEVER dissipated, and I have always been so torn between my family life and schooling. I came across your videos and just wanted to say thank you a million times for all of your information and perspective! Can’t wait to start my journey towards being a PTA! You’re an amazing human! 💛

[@AntonioSanson]

Thanks a ton! I'm glad you are now starting to pursue your passion! I think that is great and good luck through the program!

[@ashleyholum9078]

Omg I also tore my acl- in May this year and that’s how I gained interest too!

[@hooha1692]

This was really good. With your videos you make my dream seem more attainable. Thank you for that.

[@mslov3ly20]

I plan on applying to the PTA program next semester. This was so helpful! Thank you.

[@AntonioSanson]

PearlzN Blazerz that is great! And I’m glad it’s helpful! Let me know if you have questions along the way.

[@mslov3ly20]

Antonio Sanson so i want to ask about observation hours and recommendations. Should i get that done immediately or the same semester ill be applying?

[@AntonioSanson]

PearlzN Blazerz I would try to get them done along the way and not wait until the last semester. You will be busy with those classes and all that stuff so it would be best to do them as you go when you get spare time that way you are not stressed and can enjoy your observation experiences.

[@TheClovtar]

Can you make a video touching on time management in the pta program?You’ve mentioned that you worked while being in the program. How did you balance work and school? Did you have to cut back hours from work/go from full time to part time? If you don’t mind what did you do as your job, was it pt related? Just wondering if your employers knew that you were in school and were accommodating with your new schedule. Also how did you balance work, school, studying, social life (did you have one lol) I think for me and others like me, I’m gonna to have to work while in school to support myself and pay for the program. Just some tips on how you managed it all. Your videos are so helpful. Like my number one pta source on KZbin. Thank you!

[@AntonioSanson]

Dee actually I’m gonna post a video next week on how to manage work and school so let me know what you think after that video! Thanks for the support and encouragement!

[@spokanemom47]

Antonio Sanson Did you post the video? I’d love to watch it. Thanks!

[@sharoncastellanos2408]

Really liked the questions- really helpful. I also liked how you asked your own question!

[@silverback3521]

Great interview and I love the passion the 2 you have for the field even though you’re on different ends of the spectrum in experience.

[@kisaepps463]

What a great interview! Veryyyy insightful thank you for posting this Antonio! 🙏🏾

[@Cami-cj3ig]

Awesome very helpful information unsure if I wanttotakeb the class

[@8000puppy]

I’m about to start my 3rd semester of dental hygiene and I’ve been looking at this a lot

[@jacksonmoon3]

This is amazing advice

[@lmdeboom]

Hi. I love your videos. However, I think coming in early and leaving late is a recipe for burn out. As healthcare workers, we have to take of ourselves also. You cannot be an effective advocate if you do not take care of yourself.

[@jocelyngarcia5349]

Thank you for the video, lots of good information just a quick recommendation you should make a video about PTA career outlook and Medicare reimbursements I’m about to start this fall PTA school but I’m worried that I’m not making the right decision. Thank you so much!

[@AntonioSanson]

Jocelyn Garcia thanks for the feedback! What do you mean by Medicare reimbursements? Like you want to do your own billing?

[@jocelyngarcia5349]

Antonio Sanson No I mean how Medicare reimbursements are going to affect the career outlook, thanks again

[@AntonioSanson]

Jocelyn Garcia oh I understand now Good question! I’ll see if I can make a video on the topic

[@mauve3734]

I’m finishing school now I know I want to be a physical therapist. I want my own clinic one day I want to focus on PT for dancers and performing artist. It makes my application for the dpt pretty different

[@blessingyemi-ese3181]

Omg can we be friends because I'm graduating with BFA in dance in December and I know this transition is about to get really weird

[@mauve3734]

Blessing Yemi-Ese ofc!

[@rukshidtamton6812]

liked before watching

[@sagehagan1575]

What wonderful video and interview I all so liked and enjoyed the video of what jobs you can do with your career there was a couple I was not a where off, I did home care as a C.N.A. three things I did not like about it the traveling in the weather and gas cost all thou the company paid millage one way there was not enuf visits lined up and, it did not justify the cost of gas they only padded a fraction of the gas ,and being a new C.N.A. I did not like working by myself at first being new at something, I would say get one or two years in a clinic or other setting first, then that would not be a down fall, working in their home and working one on one would actually be a benefit and a prow working one on one with the patent. Iam taking liberal arts class and then trying to be an O.T.A. or P.T. A. my overall goal is to work in a school, I would all so like rehabilitating centers that is all they do or maybe an outpatient clinic. but I think I am most interested in work in the school, keep in mind Thay all pay different and working for a school seem to be lest, I love to help people I ended up helping my dad when he was really sick and this is what got me started in this, when I was a kid, I was like HealthCare or landscaping, I thought I was going to be a landscaper, I think It would be a good Ida to shadow the files if you can before you pout all the time and money into it .

[@traceystokes5253]

Thank you

[@arelyhenriquez8822]

Thank you, you're so professional

[@l.taylor2431]

Did she just recommend to skip eating for work to get ahead?

[@karadianiko1442]

Why was she working two jobs; is the salary from one job not enough to pay back the loans and live life? What is the entry-level salary? (not the average wage)

[@nicole-wf4pe]

This was an amazing video! Erin seems like an awesome and genuine person :)

[@hanztian]

I worked in a physical therapy outpatient clinic as an aide a couple years ago and I really liked it and liked it a lot actually. Now I’ve just been working a completely different job, in a warehouse but Im so tired of it and really wanna try to get into a PTA program but I’ve heard thats its hard to become a PT or a PTA. I havent been in school for years and have been looking into trying to get into a local vocational schools PTA program but Im so rusty with academics and don’t think I’d be able to keep up if I joined the program and am honestly intimidated because a lot of people that are currently in the program have bachelors degrees but I don’t have any kind of degree at all 😭

[@ashleyholum9078]

What does an aide do?

[@MrSriphat07]

Like and follow for sure. More video on PTA interview, please. It's very motivating.

[@darielbautista9070]

I am a right leg amputee above the knee and i want to know if i can do this career

[@AntonioSanson]

Dariel Lara Bautista I think you can! I think you might have an easier time in certain settings versus other ones but I bet you can be really inspirational for a lot of patients. What made you interested in physical therapy?

[@superduperjoi6800]

I knew a PTA that was an amputee at my first clinic that I volunteered at. It was on an Army base. This is more common in the army. I say go for it. I originally wanted to be an orthostist or prosthetist.

[@moonlightrai]

I have difficulties standing for long periods of time. I usually, take jobs based upon that. I can stand but, I need the option to sit also.

[@wendyalderete9564]

Thank you so much I found all your videos so helpful my goal is to be a PTA next year

[@ashleyholum9078]

Are you!!??

[@8000puppy]

How hard is the program? What happens in clinical hours

[@lynmcleod4155]

Awe flip I missed first comment😭 such great videos! Thanks for the information!

[@morganadams382]

This is a great video. She rocks!

[@AntonioSanson]

Thanks for the nice comments! let me know if you get accepted into the PTA program.

[@holliholland2348]

For observation hours I need 40 hours from two settings (in patient out patient) 10 hours must come from acute, rehab, or sub acute setting. What kind of places should I be calling for observation hours? Hospitals, longterm care facilities, ?

[@holliholland2348]

Also for my application I am trying to figure out how and what to put all the forms in to make it look nice. Suggestions?

[@AntonioSanson]

Holli Lynn yes, the two you said are good, also skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, different sections in a hospital as well. I’m not exactly sure what you are trying to ask with your second comment

[@holliholland2348]

Antonio Sanson The second comment is just me wondering what to put my application for the program in. Some use a yellow envelope, but I've been told it's good to make yours stand out?

[@AntonioSanson]

Holli Lynn I don’t think I used anything too particular. I don’t have any advice on that Just make sure it looks presentable. And at the end of the day it is what is inside the envelope and your grades and you as a person that will get you into the program.

[@torystrending7285]

Thankyou this was very informative!

[@lovelynaturegirl8669]

I am going to have my lunch baby I won’t be taking a single client once I clock out

[@shamikarene5598]

Great interview 😁

[@hazemzeerban168]

thanks so much bro you the best

[@AntonioSanson]

Hazem Zeerban thanks man!

[@krystinfarmer9421]

Would you be open to doing one of these videos on OTA??

[@AntonioSanson]

I’d be open to it I just don’t know any OTA program directors lol

[@paolaa-h6730]

Any tips on going to school for PTA while also having a small infant?

[@UabornRider]

great interview

[@VikingWolf84]

I’m about to start my PTA program and I love your videos. Also she is lovely 🤙

[@AntonioSanson]

Tristan Reaper Graham thanks! That is awesome!

[@shawnevans3303]

Any update on how that is going?!

[@jasminetoro1244]

Thank you 🙏 this was very helpful

[@AntonioSanson]

So glad!

[@graham6659]

Interested in PTA, got disheartened however when talking to one who made more money as a server😑

[@strangergranger10]

I jist finished my observation yesterday the required hours is 40hours, but I made 80 hours because I really like it actually I love it. It was a great experience actually I wanna get hired right away😅. When it comes on studying I am not confident enough, so far, my experience as a student here in th US is not good. I never get an A grade. That's why grades put so much pressure on me and it pissed me off.

[@AntonioSanson]

JM YABUT yah that can be tough to get good grades. Maybe seek out help from a tutor or teacher to get more assistance. That is sweet though that you are enjoying this field!!

[@sacredweeds]

I am already an honorary P,C, OT. I have a client who has MS and I’m would like to go beyond honorary and learn as much as I can to be the best that I can for her. My major hurdle is the clinical since I already worked with her. My hope is that I can use her for part of my clinical I understand having clinical in a clinical environment with a case load of multiple clients. I will REALLY stand out since I’m 58.

[@billparris9557]

I really want to be a Physical Therapy Assistant but I am middle age with some physical (back) issues and zero medical training is CNA a viable option or should I go another route, or abandon direct patient care altogether? Please only give feedback if you are already working in the profession.

[@rukshidtamton6812]

full support 😘😘😘😙

[@AntonioSanson]

Love the support!

[@marcholler489]

Hi Antonio, I am on the right track to getting into the PTA program for fall of 2020. I am going to school and live in Massachusetts. Would I be able to work in New Hampshire if I graduate from a Massachusetts school??

[@st3v3nb915]

Dam I’m going to get full time job plus school it’s gonna be two years of hard work !!

[@AntonioSanson]

Steevnb * that will definitely be a stressful time lol Let me know if you have questions along the way!

[@moonlightrai]

Good for you :)

[@gladefuller2624]

I tremble at the fact that you will have to sacrifice time to study, but I'm not surprised at all. Same sacrifices applies to other professions anyway.

[@LongLiveHIM666]

I want to start schooling for PTA but worried about having to quit my job since the PTA program is so time consuming. Do anyone know how many hours you are in class and how many hours you do for study? Can you work part time and still do the PTA program? Is that even realistic?

[@AntonioSanson]

LongLiveHIM666 I actually worked part time in the program and so did a few of my classmates but it was definitely a lot of work to do both! You will have a busy schedule for sure I’m gonna be posting a video soon on how to manage a job and go into the pta program coming up soon

[@bobbieabbott]

I have been a PTA for 35 years and was a PTA program director in in our program it was a one year program basically your first year was just all your academics and your second year was all your PTA courses so it was almost impossible to have a part-time job. Now when I went to school I did my academics the first year and my program actually was over a two-year. So I was able to work part-time as a technician.

[@daniellepainter9710]

I am currently only in 8 credit hours, my first semester. My program is a hybrid program; mainly online with 1-2 days on campus. I spend about 20-25 hours a week studying, learning, watching lectures, and reading. Next semester, I am in 15 credit hours and I can guarantee I will be doing 35-40 hours of school work! Plus trying to work. I work about 10-12 hours a week (fine dining serving) on the weekends.

[@ricardotoledo9020]

It is doable but you have to be perfect with time management. My friend is in the program with me and works 40 hours a week. She does function on like 4 hours of sleep and gets A's and B's. Depends on how much you are willing to sacrifice.

[@selma8397]

Antonio and Mrs Smith what are you doing to protect the profession from extinction?

[@nick-yr7wu]

So it’s not entirely related to this video, but I recently got accepted into a pta program at a private college (which is still pretty competitive) and I’m also waiting for results from a community college pta program that’s about 5 hours from me. The community college one only costs $8500 for the whole program, which should be less because I have a lot of the general ed courses done. But the private college one costs $34,000. Im getting off topic, anyways, I was wondering if employers take into account where you did your program at when hiring you. Like do they penalize your application if they seen you did your program at a private college versus a community college or do they not care as long as you have your license and graduated from an accredited program?

[@AntonioSanson]

From my experience usually they don't mind as much which college you go to. Some colleges do have a stigma though and employers might not like students from certain places but for the most part they are looking at you as an individual and how you provide care. Also they ask a lot of questions about your clinical experience and patient care versus what school you went to in your interview.

[@nick-yr7wu]

Antonio Sanson thanks, I really appreciate the response!

[@moonlightrai]

Hey Antonio, I have the same difficulties as Dariel. I am not an amputee, but I always had difficulties standing for long periods of time. Now, I work at an airport. And I can stand for a couple of hours, but I have to have a seat option. I've always chosen and stayed away from careers based upon that. I know I can complete the PTA program, but are there areas of PTA I should focus on?? Yes, I am a very physical person, I love to exercise, jog, long walks, etc. But, standing for eight hours, always been difficult for me. Can you give me any suggestions. Thanks :)

[@AntonioSanson]

I think that it kind of depends on the clinic. Some might be really busy where you don’t have much time to sit but others might have moments where you can rest. When I did my clinical rotations in 4 different facilities and my different jobs I had as well I had time to sit in each of them. Sometimes you have gaps between patients where you can sit and write some notes. That was just my experience though. Before you apply to a company I would just ask them more about how their clinic flows to see if it can accommodate for some rest time for you.

[@moonlightrai]

​@@AntonioSanson I will definitely look into the 'clinic flow' before I apply. Like I stated before, I've always been very active, but my feet would just "cave in" if I stand continuously. I have to get surgery first (not on my feet, unrelated issue) , but after that, I plan to enroll in a PTA program in my city. Thanks so much, Antonio. Keep pumping out the advice, lol. So helpful. I love your channel. God Bless.

[@stephaniewehrly4306]

Im just seeing your page for the first time. I get wheres shes coming from, but at the same time if you sacrifice your lunches for your patients everyday that means you are not taking care of yourself. How can you take care of people if you are neglecting yourself? It wears on you.

[@sulla1537]

DO NOT GO INTO THIS CAREER 1. Your caseload fluctuates greatly under the unofficial law of feast and famine making your hours and, as a consequence, salary, fluctuate greatly. 2. If you’re conscientious about money and still want to do therapy, you’re going into the hospital, skilled nursing or home health settings. 3. Outpatient physical therapist assisting is a pipe dream unless you have a well to do spouse or enjoy living just above the poverty line so sports medicine better be your life’s calling or you’re going to be the lowest balled in the industry. 4. Insurance is always changing and at the end of the day you’re the last one on the totem poll, even below COTAs, so you’re going to feel any negative impacts the most. 5. If you haven’t sucked it up we’re forced into skilled nursing or hospital, be prepared for grueling work day in and day out forever. You’re an assistant which means you’re constantly doing the heavy lifting physically as well as mentally and you’ll always be asked for more work and less pay regardless of experience level. 6. There is zero room for upward progressing your career unless you become an instructor (Often requires more education and experience to be qualified or considered) or become a director (Which, as you’d be salary, they mercilessly work you into the ground with unachievable standard which is why there’s such a high turnover at these positions). 7. You’re stuck. It’s a dead end degree with no mobility. You’re trying to get out of the field after 5-10 years of experience however no employer cares because your skills have minimal to zero carryover to other careers. 8. Rates highly fluctuate. If you want to get 3-4 more dollars an hour, be prepared to live in nowhere land. If you want to live in the city the pool of PTAs is higher and you’ll be living with less money and a higher cost of living. 9. Retirement isn’t common. Health insurance is often poor (Unless you’re in a hospital setting). 10. BUT, you get to “work with people!” Right? Wrong. 50% of your time is pulling teeth to get people to work with you and if they’re difficult to motivate theyre often equally as difficult to work with physically. 11. Productivity standards. The bane of everyone’s existence. They’re often set so high so the company can skim as much profit as they can at your expense regardless of the ethical dilemmas it presents you or the burnout inducing fatigue it inevitably causes. What is productivity? Basically any time not interacting directly with patients works against you. Say you have 10 patients and have to see them for 45 minutes each, that’s 450 minutes treatment time. Easy right? Well, you have to take into consideration that you don’t get to stay on the clock between patients and maybe you can’t find a patient, maybe the patient doesn’t want to work with you despite the time pleading with them, maybe you’re in a large facility and have someone from every corner, etc. Well, the industry standard is typically 90% efficiency meaning you only have 45 minutes possible of non patient contact time per day. Easy right? Well, try adhering to it day after day and realize you have to endure it for the rest of your life unless you change careers and fast. 12. This list could go to 50 but I have to go

[@LiahB]

I appreciate this honesty..

[@sulla1537]

@@LiahB If you’re considering this career, run far run fast. If you’re considering a fast track career into healthcare, look at medical imaging or accelerated RN programs.

[@LiahB]

@@sulla1537 I’m currently interested in being a Physical Therapist or an RN but wanted to kind of start off this way to see if it’s something I really wanted to invest 4-5 years in. I was a flight attendant and am new to the health care field. Still don’t suggest?

[@sulla1537]

@@LiahB For PT, make sure you’re not confusing interests in fitness with medicine. The two run parallel occasionally but they’re not at all the same. You could end up working with high end athletes (You’ll need strong connections/networking and often fellowships post doctorate) but you won’t be working on the sexier performance training aspect. You’ll be doing massage on an ankle ligament then troubleshooting if the issue’s coming from the ankle itself or hip via various tests, trials and errors. The sad part about PT and chiropractic is many interventions have poor efficacy so you’re left developing your own approaches which can be frustrating. There are certainly things that work but an alarming variety that don’t and supported by “Independent study” type scenarios. Additionally, starting your own business can be hellacious as you’re not just a PT, you’re a full time marketer being paid 1/2 as much as chiropractic and receiving 1/4 less clientele. Salaries also fluctuate greatly by state and region. In somewhere like WA you could make 80K after a couple years but likely max at 100K after 20 years. Whereas CA you’ll hit around 120K but if you’re near a major city the cost of living diminishes any gains. I forgot to mention the 150-200K in debt on average. Back to treatments and settings themselves, you’ll likely end up in skilled nursing because it has the highest rates for new grads with debt. You’ll experience many sights, smells, toileting duties, pressure from management, fighting with understaffed nursing, getting yelled at, begging people to participate, lifting heavy people awkwardly (I’m strictly adhering to 50lb limits these days which colleagues frown on but my back freakin hurts). As a PT you’ll likely end up documenting unpaid after hours to keep your productivity at an acceptable level as to retain your employment. “You get to work with people though!”, well, yes you do, but not everyone is prepared for or appreciates what that all truly means. Ultimately, like social workers, it’s a calling. You’re getting relatively low pay for a ton of overhead and hard a$$ work to do it. Everyone’s going to say “Do it!” With smiles on their faces but it’s likely just because you expressed interest in a topic they know a lot about. For many schools there’s a volunteer hours requirement, you could enroll and check it out. However, after you get passed all the niceties, make sure to really focus on what the PTs are doing. Separate the human performance from the medicinal aspect. Do I like healing or do I like performance/fitness? They’re completely different. If it’s performance, go into nursing, specifically nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant. You’ll it’ll take 4-5 years but you’ll have half the debt and far more pay and opportunities (There’s traveling NPs/PAs in psych who’ll make 150K+ per year). The benefits are also you’ll understand the physiology of the body in depth but you can just get a personal training cert, kinesiology degree, and/or CSCS cert all while having a a solid salary in a career that has tons of potential in directions and is only continuing to evolve. Lastly, just be aware what a nurse in healthcare is or can be. There’s a lot of tough situations. You might have to put or retrieve things from people’s butts, stop a bleed spraying blood, clean wounds that have eaten tissue to the bone, break ribs during CPR, stand on your feet 12 hours per day and often at night. Not that you’ll be doing all these things forever but a newbie always has to pay their dues so to speak and as the grind wears you down you’ll have to keep your head up for continuing Ed and networking to get yourself out of that whole. All doable, but just be aware.

[@ericzz93]

how do you get the observation hours? just go to random clinics and hospitals and ask?

[@AntonioSanson]

Eric Zavaleta pretty much lol, Find clinics that you are interested in and pick different ones like a hospital setting or outpatient clinic as well. Then call or stop in and ask if you can job shadow a PT or PTA to obtain your observation hours.

[@StephanieRZ]

@@AntonioSanson Would you need to require a form of documenting, or a note written by the clinic you're job shadowing with, to potentially help you with observation hours? I hadn't ever yet prior lol, kind of interested in considering to do this. Would appreciate anyone's advice on this!

[@AntonioSanson]

Stephanie TM yes I would definitely log your hours you spend job shadowing and also get a signature from the PT or PTA, Sometimes the college will have a form for you to fill out so check if they do!

[@ddon7130]

I was curious what the age ranges were in your program? Like oldest to youngest

[@jesustorres4725]

Are there any medical dangers while on the job?

[@AntonioSanson]

No not really, maybe if you lift a patient wrong you might strain your back but you should use proper form with transfers. If you work in a hospital you need to take proper precautions as well when going in patient's rooms so you don't get infected with any diseases or anything.

[@bambookhang21]

Hi Antonio, what would be a good bachelors degree that will take associate degree credits from a PTA program and be able to transfer to a bridge program for DPT?

[@AntonioSanson]

It would be best to talk to the college because they will tell you specifically what would be the best bachelors degree to get depending on what the prerequisites are for that college. just a side note: Mehgan (the girl in other videos) got her bachelors in applied science after the PTA program and then transitioned to a PT program. But I would still recommend talking with the college ahead of time to see what they would say.

[@melissakroeger3369]

What is the stressors of being a PTA?

[@AntonioSanson]

usually the caseload is the biggest stressor you will face as a PTA. If you have a busy schedule that can sometimes stress people out. And if you work in a hospital you do have the chance of people passing away and/or sickness that may stress you out. Usually on a day to day basis though there aren't too many stressors.

[@generationkindness6040]

Is this a good job for someone who struggles with math. I am 17 and going into my last year of highschool. I can get an A in anything but math. And does it pay good?

[@carolynwray7375]

Yes it pays well. Math is not essential subject.

[@ashleyjezak5354]

I'm a 26 year old stay at home mom of a 3 year old and have been thinking about this job the past 6 months. Before this I did not know what I wanted to do and deep down dont know if this is truly what I want. I've just been thinking about my family's future and this is the only job that pops into my head. I went to physical therapy 7 years ago for an injury and enjoyed it. I was never really interested/good at school (besides math, I'm excellent at math) so that has me scared to start school and I graduated back in 2011, so I'm a little rusty. Online schooling may seem easier for me but been reading that, that is not possible due to lab work and real clinical practices. Any advice?

[@treanthony9831]

Ashley Jezak Just Do it I’m trying to get into the PTA program also. I’m tired of just doing massage. I want what’s best for my family. Go for it. You can do it.

[@treanthony9831]

Ashley Jezak Just Do it I’m trying to get into the PTA program also. I’m tired of just doing massage. I want what’s best for my family. Go for it. You can do it.

[@mahogatstfm8160]

Hi Antonio, I'm a senior going into community college this year and wish to get all my GE's done as fast as possible so I can apply to the PTA program. Do you know the success rate of getting in, because supposedly there is quite the competition- and even if I didn't get in do you know how else I could pursue the career/major?

[@AntonioSanson]

I would check the colleges website. It should say on there the pass rate!

[@wolflike24124]

I have commented this before in your other video, but Id like to say again because I'm really desperate for an answer. Do you think private institutions like Keiser, Herzing, Concorde, etc. can get me to land a job, be accredited for the licensure exam, and being able to work at other states? I really want to become a traveling PTA

[@AntonioSanson]

Jomar Beran i would shift the focus to What can YOU do to get a job because ultimately it’s going to be your skills that will get you a job not the college. I don’t know if they are accredited, check their website to see if you see CAPTE certified to see if it’s accredited. You might have to take different licensure exams to be able to work in different jurisdictions. Hopefully these tips will get you going in the right direction!

[@wolflike24124]

thanks for replying right away!! PTA is something I really dreamed of doing but going there is going to be very difficult. Thanks for your help! I recommend please that you make a vid about those kinds of schools too because I'm sure there are people who even can't get into a difficult waiting list in a public school will want to find a different but possible direction :)

[@AntonioSanson]

Jomar Beran no problem! Glad I can help and thanks for the recommendation!

[@jamescc2010]

I know someone with BS in Kinesiology but still undecided due to schooling and debt in PT schools. I am thinking PTA might be a good choice for making some good money in the mean time, and gain experience but it is still 2 yr program. So it still makes more sense to bite the bullet and go directly into a PT school..... What do you guys think? Very good informative vid with her. Thx

[@AntonioSanson]

James Chuaycham ป้อม ศักดิ์ชัย if you already have a BS in kinesiology then yah it would probably make more sense to continue for your PT degree

[@jesmarieperez2399]

Hey so I have a question about how to get into the Physical therapy assitant program. In order to get into the program, do you have to make any community service hours in a physical therapy office of something like that?

[@AntonioSanson]

Jesmarie Perez depends on the college but typically yes, you will need observation hours and volunteer work related to PT

[@jesmarieperez2399]

Antonio Sanson ohh okay. So I mean since I'm taking the course physical therapy aide program; that doesn't count right?

[@AntonioSanson]

Jesmarie Perez I’d ask the program director or college, sometimes you can work out an agreement or explain how what you are doing meets their requirements so you can convince them of that. Just see what they say

[@jesmarieperez2399]

Antonio Sanson ok thank you so much

[@luismontanez9449]

Im a active duty solider stationed in Korea is there any online programs you recommend?

[@AntonioSanson]

I would have to research it more. I don't have a recommendation for an online program, sorry.

[@zacharycampbell9161]

I just started looking into becoming a PTA, and Im curious if you can take classes through a community college instead of a for-profit school. is this possible?

[@spacemonkey123100]

its absolutely possible depending on the colleges in your area. for example there are many community colleges in Canada, especially in ontario that offer the OTA/PTA program. i recommend becoming duo trained especially if you plan o working in a hospital environment.

[@giulianafix7511]

My Lunch is first

[@valerie4912]

Is 42 years old too old to get into this profession as a second career?

[@MrJbee1982]

Don't bother. It's a dead-end career. Don't do it! No stable jobs. Everything is PRN....hours are not guaranteed. You will end up waisted 2 years of your life if you do it. Trust me, do something else.

[@valerie4912]

@@MrJbee1982 Good advice, thank you. Any suggestions?

[@MrJbee1982]

@@valerie4912 yes, if you want to be in healthcare with stable hours and growth, do nursing. I'd also look outside the healthcare careers and look into cyber security, or anything related to computers.

[@MM-overtime]

I really like your videos I'm starting the pta program and was curious if you have any online tools or other methods of studying that may have helped you along the way? Thanks in advance for any feedback

[@AntonioSanson]

We have a studying tips video that you should check out if you haven't already and then let me know!

[@Hannahmicaiah7]

Will it help to get into the program if you’re a massage therapist already? I love what I do now, I just want to be able to help even more.

[@AntonioSanson]

It can, I think you will have somewhat of an advantage because you already learned information about the body and even have skills with massage.

[@sahlasageer]

Hello sir, Iam from india Iam a bpt graduate from india i would like to do PTA programme in canada Pls suggest a best collage for me 🤗

[@valerie4912]

Where in Canada? Ontario?

[@focusedwon4005]

Great video but throwing up the one symbol constantly. Is not cool 😔 Looks intentional.

[@AntonioSanson]

Lol I didn't realize I was doing that. I don't think baker is number one or anything like that. I haven't been to enough colleges to know. Thanks for pointing that out though so I can try to not point as much!

[@LeahCarynn]

NINTH COMMENT!

[@AntonioSanson]

Leah Carynn lol 👊🏼

[@114avataraang]

Ummm ya no. I’m eating my lunch. FUCK any employer or school who expects you to “put your patient first” by forfeiting your time to give your body the nutrition and energy it needs to actually be able to safely focus on your patient and stay energized.

[@lord_voldemort44]

rip to PTAs

[@thegodofyoutube266]

Does she even hear herself talk make this your full time job ( it pays $0 an hour) I mean i know you have to pay for tuition and eat food and have a roof over your head

[@steve00alt70]

What do you mean it pays 0 an hr? Thats not possible

[@thegodofyoutube266]

Optic500 Youre a moron ...... the college doesnt pay an hourly wage ....... she said make college your full time job ....

[@zafar13]

Im sure she regretted at least once because she could have been an actress

[@selma8397]

This profession will not survive. Consider other career options.

[@AntonioSanson]

What career option would you recommend?

[@mahogatstfm8160]

@@AntonioSanson probably KZbin commenter...😂

[@TheLastPrime38]

This is one of the few fields that isn't going to disappear. MANY actual professionals have talked about this subject and it's not that it "won't survive" but it is going to change. Anything that has to do with human physiology isn't going away anytime soon.

[@MrJbee1982]

@@TheLastPrime38 Its going downhill. It isn't surviving. Do not go into this career for those of you looking in 2021. It will be a mistake.

[@TheLastPrime38]

@@MrJbee1982 Funny you say that. I'm already working my way into a mechatronics or similar type of program instead now. I'm not enjoying the PT field anymore anyways.