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Physical Therapy Assistant

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated February 13, 2006

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Licensing

To practice as a physical therapy assistant, a degree from an accredited PTA program must be earned as well as passing a state licensure exam in physical therapy assistant.
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