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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 in the area
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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Laura | 11/06/06 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | i would like to thank you very ..... |
| Sandra Aguinaga | 09/29/03 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks so much, I appreciate the information ..... |
| Yulia | 02/16/03 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Jenny. |
| Cathy | 05/20/01 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response and the ..... |
| asma biradar | 05/18/01 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | hello Jenny. thank you very much for ..... |
Recent Answers from Jenny
2006-11-02 if you could help me with my research paper it would really be appreciated!:
well i guess i could start by asking how you first became interested in the physical therapy occupation? I worked at a privately owned Physical Therapy clinic as the Office Manager's assistant. I did
2003-09-22 training required to be a PTA:
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
2003-02-16 PTA career:
Hi Yulia, PTAs must graduate from an accredited program with an Associates of Science degree. They must then pass their state boards to receive licensure. PTAs take objective measurements and implement
2001-05-19 supervision of PTAs:
Hi Cathy! I work in Florida, so my answers will be about what is true here, but I think I can help give you a good idea about what PTAs require supervision-wise, and where you can get more information
2001-05-17 About PT's:
H Asma, In the first year of therapy school, you do indeed take anatomy and kinesiology, and there you learn about the names and functions of the muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and nerves. You
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