How to Become a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): College, NPTE and More!

Want to become a Physical Therapist Assistant, but not sure where to start? The path to your future career as a Physical Therapist Assistant can be a little confusing, but if you follow these simple steps you will be on your way to an exciting and rewarding career!
In this video you learn best practices and what to expect when becoming a PTA. It briefly guides you through: finding the right college for your Physical Therapist Assistant education, setting up your application to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs, scheduling and taking your exam, and then applying to become an PTA.
Want to know more about an education in Physical Therapist Assistant? Contact Stanbridge College at [phone] or visit www.stanbridge.edu for more information.
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[@TheKcbear]

Thank you very much for this video! Very clear and helpful!

[@caro99637]

Think of doing this hope all goes well

[@nickxavier828]

Yeah but how long does step 1 and 2 take

[@williamhinesiii1763]

Nick 4 Years

[@g-era8998]

About 2 years

[@lilbumbum8636]

Hello! Are the steps the same if you have a foreign degree and planning on taking the exam for PTA?

[@allysuno5683]

What is the mla citation for this video?

[@kiara__17]

what I don't understand is, should we go to college first and get an associates degree, then go in a PTA program, and so on, that's where I'm stuck right now, can someone reply to me

[@StanbridgeUniversity]

Hi Kiara, thank you for reaching out! We understand it can be a challenge to find the right pathway. The best way would be to connect with our Admissions teams to better understand the process and discuss your goals. Please give us a call at [phone] or email [e-mail]. We hope to hear from you soon!

[@kiara__17]

@@StanbridgeUniversity Thank you, Stanbridge seems like a nice college but i cant attend because of the country im in, but can I get to you at other ways

[@itsjammbi]

Did you get the answer to this question? Can you please tell me? thanks

[@kiara__17]

@@itsjammbi I think we should just get into the program, not sure though

[@aha-death2282]

Do u accept foreign students?

[@StanbridgeUniversity]

Hi! Thank you for reaching out to us. Please contact our Admissions team at [phone] or www.stanbridge.edu/contact and they will help review your status in order to best support your goals. Thank you!

[@samanthanazar7778]

What major do i pick for college

[@StanbridgeUniversity]

Hi Samantha, if you are interested in learning about the difference between PTA or PT career paths or better understanding physical therapy, occupational therapy, or nursing career paths, I invite you to connect with us and meet with an Admissions Representative. You can jump on a virtual meeting with them today or tomorrow to chat about which would be a good fit for your goals. Please give us a call at [phone]. We hope to hear from you soon!

[@DestinysFashion101]

I’m doing exercise science, but I’m in a 4year college, a lot of two year colleges allow you major in “physical therapy”. If you choose a science related major like exercise science, or bio you’ll have an advantage during the exam.