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vince1330 in Bound Brook, New Jersey Updated 1 hour ago |
pta licensure exam review course - 97 RepliesI have failed the Texas licensure exam twice and am having a difficult time finding tutoring, review courses that don't cost an arm and a leg, or... |
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nancy45000 in Forest Hills, New York Updated 1 day ago |
Physical Therapist Assistant- is it a waste of time or a good career? - 119 RepliesI am looking into a 2 year community college program, please help. |
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APB in Houston, Texas |
PT aide-- a viable long-term career or just stepping stone?Because of my learning disability, I do not think I can pass the PTA certification. I am looking at becoming a PT aide--I enjoy working with people;... |
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APB in Houston, Texas Updated 2 days ago |
physical therapy aide - 25 RepliesHi, I was applying to medical receptionist postions and one called and offered me a physical therapy aide job if I was interested in learning about... |
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mjgj in Easthampton, Massachusetts Updated 2 days ago |
Salary in MA - 6 RepliesI am contemplating PTA and wondering what the avg. salary is in my area (Western MA) No specific info on this area. salary.com is all over the place... |
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silentium in binghamton, New York |
looking to re enter fieldI graduated in 2002 from PTA program. i never took licensing exam and have not been working in the field . Interested in re-entering the field but do... |
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SK in Monroe Township, New Jersey |
Will PTA demand remain or dwindle away?Hello everyone. I'm looking to make a transition from Information Technology to Healthcare and was thinking about a PTA program. I've read many of... |
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nancy45000 in Forest Hills, New York Updated 6 days ago |
question regarding california PTA license - 37 RepliesI passed my PTA exam and the California Law exam recently and wonder if anyone in this forum would know how long should one wait for the PTA license? |
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rose in Mississauga, Ontario Updated 8 days ago |
PTA versus OTA - 8 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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nancy45000 in Forest Hills, New York Updated 8 days ago |
It is time for change - 2 RepliesThere are currently thirteen OTA to OT bridge programs and fifteen weekend OT programs. There are only two PTA to PT Bridge programs one of which is... |
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CinCIn in Boca Raton, Florida Updated 9 days ago |
PT or PTA school - 98 RepliesI'm having a very difficult time deciding whether to go on to PT school or PTA school. I'm 34 with a bachelors degree and licensure as a massage... |
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Judy in Sacramento, California Updated 14 days ago |
Medicare guidelines concerning Board challenged PTA`s - 85 RepliesI was told by my employer that as of april 1,2007 board challenged PTA`s under medicare guidelines cannot bill for inpatient hospital therapeutic... |
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benstudent in Phoenix, Arizona |
Need Help!!Physical Therapy Assisting or Dental Hygiene?My name is Ben and I'm a college student in Phoenix, AZ. This next semester I will be finishing up my general ed classes and I'm looking into... |
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Job seeker in Sacramento, California |
questions on interview...hi. Does anyone know what are usually asked on initial interview for PTAs? If im not mistaken, i saw few questions and answers here before but i just... |
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The Lost Prophet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
PTA vs PT AssistantsDo PTA have the responsibilities of the PT Aide if there is no Aide on staff i.e. prep work, cleaning up any messes that may occur? I was told by... |
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DavidT in Berwyn, Illinois Updated 18 days ago |
To be a PTA: how long will it take? which school to go to in CHicago? - 10 RepliesI'm thinking about going into PTA. I'm 43 years old. My questions are: I read some jobs posted on Monster, a PT has to graduate from an accredited... |
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sahana in New York |
anyone looking to buy PTA book?????????I passed my PTA licensure exam and I am selling my IER PTA book. If anyone interested let me know. It is available at amazon.com. I am selling it for... |
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Charles in Annandale, Virginia |
PTA Vs. ReceptionistDo PTAs perform the same job duties as a receptionist/ a secretary? like answering phone and scheduling patients? I have a rare phobia of... |
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Angelove Jean-Simon in Toronto, Ontario Updated 22 days ago |
No Accreditation in Canada? - 29 RepliesI will be attending community college in Canada (Centennial College) in September 2009, and have an option of either studying Biotechnology... |
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sebahat in Konya, Turkey Updated 23 days ago |
CA Law exam and Physical Therapy assistant national exam - 7 RepliesI just registered to take the NPTAE and the CA law exam. I printed the material off the ca PT state board site to study for the law exam. Any other... |
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Cuevas in Los Angeles, California Updated 23 days ago |
Questions for Physical Therapist Assistants, please help me decide if this career is right for me. - 10 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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Merle in Southampton, Pennsylvania Updated 24 days ago |
jumping back into PTA career - 3 RepliesAnyone out there have advice for me. I'm a "retired" PTA from MI. Worked from 1987 to 1994 and since have been home raising 6 children. I may have... |
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lashley in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Updated 25 days ago |
Degree first or right to PTA program? - 1 ReplyI am going onto my third year of college and just declared a major in Exercise science. Would it be smart to get a 4 yr degree first and then start... |
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Marlin12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Updated 26 days ago |
HELP...Anyone have any clue when the indirect 'supervision' regulations for PTA will be finalized??? - 3 RepliesI all...I've had this 'indirect supervision' license (in PA) as a PTA for a month now. Having said that, my employers and myself have no idea when a... |
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Old Man in Wichita Falls, Texas Updated 28 days ago |
What age do people retire from being a PTA? - 1 ReplyI'm looking to go back to school to be a PTA, but I am already in my early 30's so will be in my mid 30's when I graduate. I am very physically fit... |
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Michael in Dayton, Ohio Updated 29 days ago |
PTA School around Cincinnati, OH - 2 RepliesI have been researching schools that offer a PTA program around Cincinnati, OH without any luck. Does anyone know of any accredited schools... |
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Booskie in San Diego, California |
PTA in CA New License Processing TimeHello. I was wondering if anyone on this forum recently applied for thier PTA license through the state of CA. If so, how long was the processing... |
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Kimberly Scott in Pacifica, California Updated 1 month ago |
travel PTA average salary? - 63 RepliesDoes anybody know the average salary of a travel PTA? Also can anyone recommend any reliable travel companies? |
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Jadee in Winston Salem, North Carolina Updated 1 month ago |
licensed PT in Sweden, want to work as PTA in US - 2 Replieshi there. i am an american who has lived in sweden the last 10 years and am a licensed PT here in sweden. i would like to move back to the states,... |
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Jadee in Winston Salem, North Carolina Updated 1 month ago |
PTA Salary - 1 ReplyMy husband is a PTA and is currently in the Army. He will be getting out this year and will soon be applying for job. I have seen a lot of... |
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btmt in Chicago, Illinois Updated 1 month ago |
PAY - 11 RepliesI AM A PTA IN SOUTH TEXAS AND OUR PAY IS GOOD. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT I SHOULD EXPECT THE PAY IN TWIN FALLS,IDAHO TO BE??? I HAVE 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE... |
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Fran in Jordan, Montana |
New PTA Study Group for Board ExamExchange 10 questions daily via email. If your motivated, email trvlabrd@excite.com. |
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J in Jordan, Montana Updated 1 month ago |
PTA Liscence Exam - 184 RepliesHello, I just graduated from PTA school 3 weeks ago, my letter to test from the board will be here within a week. I got A's and B's during PTA... |
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Chitra in Bombay, India |
Best sttaes to work as a PTAhello, can anyone tell me which are the states in usa where there is a high demand for PTA'S, so that I can decide on those states and apply for my... |
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DavidT in Berwyn, Illinois Updated 1 month ago |
Is There a True Demand for Physical Therapy Assistants? What are the Pros and Cons of this profession? - 12 RepliesI know that the program is 2 years for an associate in science. There is supposed to be a lot of heavy lifting, but I want to know how much... |
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the_cure in San Antonio, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
deciding between PTA and OTA - 4 RepliesCan anyone provide insight on which path to take? would love some honest feedback. |
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the_cure in San Antonio, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
What Are The Cons Of A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)? - 2 RepliesPlease, I have heard all of the pros, I need to know the cons. I have read the pros and cons of being an OTA, no job is perfect, so I need to know... |
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KineticPT in Stanton, California Updated 1 month ago |
apply for licence without degree - 1 ReplyHi, I live in CA and work as a physical therapy aide since 2006. somebody told me that i can take PTA challenge exam. anybody take pta challenge exam... |
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CNA in Memphis, Tennessee |
Are there any PTA's in home healthcare?Are there any PTA,s doing home healthcare, if so could you tell me the pro's and con's? |
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PTA passer in North Highlands, California |
what to do after passing???hi everyone. I passed the PTA Licensure 3 weeks ago.I haven'r applied for the License yet bec i am waiting for the letter that comes from the PT... |
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mayday4aj in Mission, Texas Updated 2 months ago |
Advice for PTs/PTAs - 4 RepliesHi everyone, I was in PT school with 1.5 years to go when I didn't pass a class by a percentage point and had to leave the program. It was... |
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John70 in Ocoee, Florida |
Researching PTA as a careerI am another 40 year old in Orlando who is considering changing careers. I use to work as a production supervisor in a photofinishing plant (until... |
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BD02 in Round Rock, Texas Updated 2 months ago |
Show me the money... - 12 RepliesWhat are typical physical therapy assistant salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in... |
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Angelove Jean-Simon in Toronto, Ontario Updated 2 months ago |
Yay! i passed - 1 ReplyI just moved down here from Canada and i took my nation boards for PTA on nov 19 and i finally got my results back. I PASSSSSSSSEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD ... |
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Angelove Jean-Simon in Toronto, Ontario Updated 2 months ago |
Moving in the USA - 7 RepliesHello I am currently studying in PTA in Toronto,Canada and I am thinking to move in the USA to work as PTA, what is the requirement. |
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Kim L in El Dorado Hills, California Updated 2 months ago |
PTA school.....average demands? - 8 RepliesHello, I am considering applying to a PTA program at my local community college. Could anyone tell me the demands of a typical Associates Degree... |
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Booskilaru in San Diego, California Updated 2 months ago |
Civilian Long Term contracts with the DOD , San Diego , Ogden UT , Wash DC - 2 RepliesI am currently looking for a professional much like yourself that is looking for a secure long term assignment as an PTA . Our company provides... |
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seller in Carmichael, California |
PTA reviewers for salehi there. I just pass the PTA test which i took yesterday, now im selling the books; IER, Giles and Fortinberry. All are new, no highlights. Im... |
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Aphex in Falls Church, Virginia Updated 2 months ago |
Straight Money Talk for PTA's - 1 ReplyWhat state do you live in, and what is your yearly salary before taxes? |
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Booskilaru in San Diego, California Updated 2 months ago |
physical therapy assistant training in southern california - 3 RepliesI am considering going to school for physical therapy assistant. I live in southern california. What colleges offer the program? I know of... |
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