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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).
A physical therapist's assistant treats patients with limited ability to move or perform daily activities, such as walking and driving. Working under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, PTAs employ methods such as exercises, electrical stimulation and massage.hysical therapist assistant programs are accredited by the Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, or CAPTE. You must graduate from an accredited program to qualify to take the national PTA licensing exam, required in most states.