Physical Therapist Assistant

Exam
State exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Not reported
Background check
None

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to physical therapist.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
RI Department of Health
Division
Health Professions Regulation
Address
3 Capitol Hill Room 104 Providence, RI 02908
Last updated
August 10, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

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