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PTinNJ |
Physical Therapist AssistantHello, I have a question regarding the role of a physical therapist Assistant. Could you please tell me what EXACTLY are the responsibilities and... |
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PTA Updated 11 hours ago |
Is RC 3-11 only starting investigation in July 2012? - 60 Replies"If the APTA ends their PT and PTA marriage that MIGHT free up PTAs to work for other people like physicians." There is no chance of this... |
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cherann Updated 11 hours ago |
PTA salaries nationwide - 284 RepliesHi I forgot to mention and no benefits all.I been a PTA for 6 yrs. I have 4 yrs in home visits and clinic settings 5.5 yrs. I really like in home... |
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Student Perspective Updated 14 hours ago |
Backup plan in case the PTA license becomes obsolete - 19 RepliesPTAs may not dissapear off the map but they may not get paid as well as they used to if RC3-11 passes. National Labor Bureau of Statistics puts the... |
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Future PTA Updated 1 day ago |
BA in Exercise Science for PTA? - 33 RepliesYou were giving the other person personal career advice, but in his head Mike heard an attack on his profession. Mike's just upset because he got the... |
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Ann Doucette Updated 1 day ago |
pta licensure exam review course - 1163 RepliesI am so sorry , I know that you may not want to hear this but I do know how you feel. After all your hard work it feels like it didn't pay off and... |
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bing Updated 2 days ago |
Herzing University Orlando PTA program - 16 RepliesTo Nikki in Florida: May I ask your e mail adress?Mine is devildog1280@yahoo.com . I would like to ask some important questions about your experience... |
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AnnaB Updated 3 days ago |
Physical Therapy Assistant online school - 12 Replies[QUOTE who="newbeginnings in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania"]Hi i am wondering if anybody can tell me if i have a felony conviction from 20 plus years... |
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PTA Updated 3 days ago |
Insight from thoses in the PTA program - 45 RepliesCentral Penn College in summerdale PA, admits two classes each year with 30 students in each class. |
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Daiyoshi Updated 3 days ago |
Concorde career college PTA Program (North Hollywood campus) - 130 RepliesAnyone Attending a PTA program in South Florida..Really interested in pursuing but want a Grad/ student attending opinion on what to do? Please and... |
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T Bol |
What does your school schedule look like?For those attending Cerritos or Mesa PTA program. Is it like 9-5 Mon-Fri? Are you able to hold a job still? I hope I am able to still serve tables... |
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bluelineman Updated 6 days ago |
Salary for full time home health PTA (TX) - 107 RepliesSteve Wallace - Very well said sir! |
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ehernandez1392 Updated 6 days ago |
Physical Therapist Assistant- is it a waste of time or a good career? - 806 Repliesalso what kinds of personality traits should someone pursuing a degree in pta have |
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T Bol Updated 7 days ago |
physical therapy assistant training in southern california - 5 RepliesHi centsa! I applied for Fall of this year and I am really really hoping I get in! I hear that 300+ people apply and only 30 get in! =O If you... |
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eddie Updated 8 days ago |
PTA Schools-Concorde College? - 2 Repliesi heard it doesnt matter and they don't look at what school you went to and only check to see if you passed the national exam |
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PTAgirl Updated 9 days ago |
No PTA programs in San Diego - 15 Replies[QUOTE who="Josephina in Puyallup, Washington"]They have a new program at Casa Loma College that starts in June, 2012. I heaer it is cheaper than... |
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Jack Updated 9 days ago |
Salary For Experienced Physical Therapist Assistant. - 35 Replies[QUOTE who="PTA in Weston, Florida"]Jack, Please send me the contract agencies names and phone numbers that you are using to ptaweston@gmail.com ... |
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Gina M. age 21 Updated 10 days ago |
travel PTA average salary? - 189 RepliesHello everyone, I myself am going to school to be a physical therapist assistant next semester at a community college. I have done tons of research... |
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laboror of the word Updated 10 days ago |
PTA School Difficulty - 22 Replies[QUOTE who="RR in Newington, Connecticut"]I want to know exactly how challenging is PTA school? I work full time on third shift so my days are open... |
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laboror of the word Updated 10 days ago |
To be a PTA: how long will it take? which school to go to in CHicago? - 88 Replies[QUOTE who="Jess in Albion, Indiana"]Hi, I just stumbled upon this site through google, I'm trying to research college stuff because it's my senior... |
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PTAgirl Updated 11 days ago |
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - 1 ReplyI took A&P as a prerequisite....it was two semesters and I had a very challenging teacher. Others have had it easier. But I learned a lot!! As... |
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futurepta Updated 11 days ago |
Relationship between Athletic Trainers and PTAs... are Athletic Trainers trying to infringe on the PTA and/or PT's role? - 1 ReplyI hope this doesn't happen. I'm a Massage Therapist and while I am very educated and have facilitated healing in many people, I do not feel I have... |
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PTA girl Updated 12 days ago |
PTA after getting a BS in Kinesiology/Pre-Physical Therapy - 1 ReplyHey Molly, Check out the Sacramento City College site to answer some of those questions. I used to live in Fort Bragg for many years and moved... |
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kgrimespta Updated 13 days ago |
PTA Liscence Exam - 439 RepliesI can sell you both the scorebuilders 2010 book and flashcards for $65 plus shipping or just the flashcards which are basically new for $30.00 plus... |
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futurepta |
Admissions Essay.I applied to a PTA program. I had to write an essay describing my required observation hours in Physical Therapy facilities, and also had to write... |
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bluelineman Updated 15 days ago |
Military PTA - 4 RepliesIf you plan on doing DPT, do it BEFORE you join the military. There might be a program that pays for your DPT program as long as you sign up for so... |
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DJ Saw Updated 15 days ago |
Seeking a Volunteer Opportunity for PTA Requirement in New Jersey - 10 RepliesSure, no problem! I just finished my first full week and it is quite a workload! I see how being very organized helps right now. By the way, I... |
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Friend Updated 15 days ago |
No Accreditation in Canada? - 156 RepliesIf you were PT at home and want to move to Canada then please write to me. Please send your email address to me. Khushi.ji@ymail.com Thanks |
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Ann Updated 15 days ago |
interested in pursuing pta (i think) - 1 ReplyWe are hiring experienced certified Yoga Teachers to teach classes and to conduct Teacher Training 200 RYT Programs. Nutritional background... |
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Brad |
Anybody have experience in working in a school system as a PTA?I enjoy working in pediatrics and was wondering how many of you, as PTAs, have been or are currently employed in a public school system as the... |
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anthony189 Updated 15 days ago |
Is There a True Demand for Physical Therapy Assistants? What are the Pros and Cons of this profession? - 66 RepliesSOMEONE!! hi im anthony 19yr old and in community college. if anyone could just give me some advice on becoming an assis or actual therapist for... |
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tpham320 Updated 16 days ago |
Is Physical Therapist Assistant Right For Me? - 6 RepliesI've read a few and I see that some people are saying that PTA can become over saturated in the future due to so many schools pumping out new grads.... |
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ja5366 Updated 16 days ago |
PTA Educational Resources - 4 Repliesremember completion of prerequisites does not necessarily mean you will be accepted into the program...in my program 132 apply yearly 32 accepted and... |
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ja5366 Updated 16 days ago |
PTA program at LaGuardia Community College - 3 Replies[QUOTE who="larthur in Brooklyn, New York"]Hi, I am trying to find out the stats to the physical therapy assitant program at LaGuardia Community... |
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tpham320 Updated 17 days ago |
Pros and Cons of PTA - 3 RepliesSame here as the above. I just changed my program to PTA, but there is an approx 3 year waiting list. I hear that the program is very intense, but I... |
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Gigi Updated 17 days ago |
question regarding california PTA license - 75 Replies[QUOTE who="maria in San Diego, California"]I passed my PTA exam and the California Law exam recently and wonder if anyone in this forum would know... |
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laurie Updated 18 days ago |
It is time for change - 85 Replies[QUOTE who="Aphex in Falls Church, Virginia"]An excellent point! LOL[/QUOTE] First off, Kay Vyas IS using English spelling in words such as:... |
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cstevenson Updated 18 days ago |
PIMA Medical Institute - 67 Replieswhat were your grades like to get into seattle pta program?? |
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Betsy in Maineville, Ohio Updated 19 days ago |
Future of PTA and Healthcare Reform - 141 RepliesI hear contradicting information regarding the future of PTA. The bls projects great growth for the profession in the future. I've also heard that... |
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jewel_1446 in White Plains, New York Updated 20 days ago |
PTA versus OTA - 49 RepliesAfter a few years getting the prereq's out of the way I didn't get in to PTA school because too many people applied. I'm considering looking into... |
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MNH in Ewa Beach, Hawaii Updated 20 days ago |
So my first clinical, what to expect? - 6 RepliesLast semester of the program! We are going 6 weeks of school then our 1st clinical of 4 weeks then return to finish 6 weeks of school followed by 2... |
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Parcour in Los Angeles, California |
Decided to Become a Physical TherapistI was hoping to gain any insight from people who have are PTs or are currently going this route, how long did it to take you and how difficult was... |
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Future PTA in Seattle, Washington Updated 21 days ago |
Can PTAs be employed with sports teams? - 11 RepliesI am a current PTA student and would love to work for a sports team in the future. Any one with any experience working for a sports team as a PTA? |
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daphne in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Updated 23 days ago |
PTAs in FLORIDA, please help... - 29 RepliesHi all, thanks in advance for your help. I am planning to move near the Boca Raton Area. I am also planning to study for PTA. Is there any school... |
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bing in Kissimmee, Florida Updated 24 days ago |
PTA evening programs in the central florida area? - 4 RepliesHi everyone, I've been looking around for some evening PTA programs in either Tampa, or Orlando (even better would be Winter Haven, Lakeland, etc) I... |
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Robin in Chandler, Arizona Updated 24 days ago |
PTA moving to a four year degree - 61 RepliesHas anyone else heard this? What would be the rationale for doing so? Do you think that PTAs with only a two year degree would have to pursue... |
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cawm in Wichita Falls, Texas Updated 26 days ago |
Worried about my background check - 52 Repliesi am 22 years old and have more than the minimum required observation hours to be accepted into the pta program. my gpa will be high enough as well,... |
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acscls123 in Aberdeen, North Carolina |
Jobs?Is this field a stable career? What is the job market like? Is it as bad as RN's? What is a good school in NC? |
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jchx19 in Dayton, Ohio Updated 28 days ago |
Questions for Physical Therapist Assistants, please help me decide if this career is right for me. - 284 RepliesI am trying to decide if I want to go into the PTA program. I am an LPN at the moment and am not entirely happy with my career choice. No matter... |
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massage therapist/ yoga teacher in Oak Ridge, Tennessee |
interested in pursuing pta (i think)Hi All, What a nice and helpful website this is! I'm a massage therapist (going on 6 years) and a yoga teacher (going on 1 year). I'm nationally... |
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