Physical Therapist Assistant
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Not reported
Physical therapy assistants work with patients and administer physical therapy treatments under the direction of a physical therapist. They assist with exercises to help patients regain physical function and help patients learn to use artificial limbs and devices such as braces and wheelchairs. Applicant requirements: graduate from an accredited program approved by the board pass the NPTE-PTA and Georgia Jurisprudence exams Fees: Application: $75.00 Testing: $350.00 (NPTE) and $35.00 (Jurisprudence) Renewal: $45.00 Late: $55.00 Examination: Type: Computerized When: Arrange with testing center Where: Prometric Testing Centers located throughout the state Repeats: 3
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
Issuing body
- Board
- Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
- Address
- 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217
- Phone
- (478) 207-2440
- Agency website
- https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing
- Last updated
- September 10, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Physical Therapist Assistant 31-2021.00
Source and verification
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