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Step 1: Find an Accredited Education Program. Every would-be licensed physical therapy assistant is required to complete a 2-year degree program that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
How to Become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Four Parts:Getting an EducationGetting Licensed or CertifiedKnowing What's Expected of a PTAFinding a PTA JobCommunity Q&A. Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a dynamic healthcare team. Assistants help physical therapists maintain therapy facilities and monitor patient progress, while also helping patients by assisting them on difficult movements and instructing them on how to use walking aids.