What is a Physical Therapist Assistant?
A physical therapist assistant (PTA) works under a physical therapist to help patients improve movement, manage pain, and regain function. They work directly with patients, guiding them through exercises, massages, or stretches to complete their treatment plans. PTAs often work in hospitals, clinics, or schools and must pass a licensure exam to work.
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The PTA program at BYU-Idaho is a fully accredited program that prepares students to pass the national licensure exams. The program is application based, and you must complete the prerequisites before you may apply to be one of the twenty students admitted. If you’re accepted into the PTA program, you will have another four semesters of classes and externships that will equip you with the knowledge you need to work under a physical therapist.
As a student in the physical therapist assistant program, you will:
- Learn to work effectively under a physical therapist
- Study principles of rehabilitation and quality care
- Become a life long learner and skilled professional
- Understand proper therapeutic and clinical procedures
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