Cognate with Cornish tor, Scottish Gaelic tÃ²rr, Welsh tÅµr, Irish torr, French tor, and Romansch tor/tur/tuor; the first four are from Proto-Celtic (from Latin turris), the last two directly from Latin turris (from Ancient Greek ÏÏÏÏÎ¹Ï (tÃºrrhis) and ÏÏÏÏÎ¹Ï (tÃºrsis)).
Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program, prepares graduates for taking the national licensure examination and entering the field of physical therapy with the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors of a PTA.
About the Program. Associate's Degree. Physical therapy assistants must earn a 2-year associate's degree in order to practice. In addition to the theory and practice of physical therapy, you'll study the basic medical sciences, general education courses and gain hands-on experience in a clinical internship.Bachelor's-to-Master's.bout the Program. Associate's Degree. Physical therapy assistants must earn a 2-year associate's degree in order to practice. In addition to the theory and practice of physical therapy, you'll study the basic medical sciences, general education courses and gain hands-on experience in a clinical internship.