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Physical Therapy Aide — CPTA

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Description

Physical therapy aide works under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Performs duties assigned by the physical therapist under direct supervision, may be assigned with clerical tasks on the front office. They only perform delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. They may be assigned with specific tasks such as observing patient during treatment sessions, other tasks may involve securing patients into or onto the therapy equipment., transporting patients to and from the treatment areas, keeping the treatment area well organized, answering telephone calls and directing it to the appropriate staff members,

Certifying Organization

American Education Certification Association

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Related Programs

21 Physical Therapist Assistant programs on Career School App.

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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
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Next start
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Duration
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App fee
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Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Melbourne Campus
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
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Tuition
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AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
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Duration
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App fee
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Tuition
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Suggested because Physical Therapy Aide applies to Physical Therapist Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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