Physical Therapist Assistant
IowaActive
This record was last updated on June 30, 2021, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Not reported
Physical therapy assistants work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to implement treatment programs according to the plan of care. They train patients in exercises and activities of daily living, conducting treatments, using special equipment, administering modalities and other treatment procedures and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient's responses.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Board
- Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Address
- 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50319
- Phone
- (515) 281-0254
- Last updated
- June 30, 2021
Occupations (O*NET)
- Physical Therapist Assistant 31-2021.00
Source and verification
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Before you apply, confirm every detail with Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy — see the issuing body section above.
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