We have started some resources for you below. If after reading, you have more questions, want to learn more about the profession, looking for shadow opportunities, or guidance on your application, we want to help!
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All PT programs listed below are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and offer a professional doctorate (DPT) degree.
All PTA programs below are accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
and offer the Associate of Applied
Science (AAS) degree.
Becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant
Learn more about Physical Therapy through the Choose PT YouTube channel.
How much does a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant make?
Program Requirements
PT and PTA program requirements vary. Check out each program’s website here or use The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Services (PTCAS) program requirements tool (PT programs only).
Note: In order to take the licensure exam, you must have graduated from a CAPTE-accredited program. Accreditation is an extensive review process conducted by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) to assure both that the quality of your coursework is high and that the program produces people qualified to serve the public. Make sure the program you select is accredited.
Additional Application and Career Resources
The American Physical Therapy Association The profession’s national association. Check out the vision, mission, and values to sharpen your application language.
The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Services (PTCAS) The centralized application service that streamlines the admissions process for many PT programs.
Additional resources are available from the financial aid office at the school you’re interested in, the public library, and online. The following links are helpful in finding resources to support your career goals:
