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I am working with individuals interested in healthcare careers. I am trying to locate career options that have short-term training time, 2 years or less. Also jobs that provide on-the-job training. Is PTA a good option, what would you say are the most desirable traights/skills to be a PTA. I have heard that the PTA's do a lot of the physical work for the PT, is this true. Where would you suggest someone get the needed training. Is the job market good?
Thanks,
Sandra
I'd like to direct you to the apta website at http://www.apta.org . I highly recommend the site as they have a lot of free information that is very comprehensive.
I, obviously, think it is a GREAT career:) PTs and PTAs do the hard work together...it is all a team effort. The job market is not as good as it once was, but I believe there will be more openings in the next 3-5 years.
Best wishes,
Jenny
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Jenny
Expertise
I am PTA. I can answer questions for people interested in becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant. I`m happy to discuss questions about the education required, licensure, different areas of the field, and duties that the PTA performs. I can also help with questions about the differences between PTs and PTAs roles and education. In a more general way, I can answer questions about the differences between the PT field in comparison with the Athletic Trainer field and the Occupational Therapy field.
Experience
I have been a PTA for 6 years, and was a tech for 4 years before that. I work in an out-patient orthopedic setting, but am familiar with other settings in general.
Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association.
Orthopedic Section of APTA.
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