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.
Physical therapist assistants who are members of the APTA and have at least five years of work experience, 60 hours of continuing education credits, a letter of recommendation and demonstrated leadership abilities may qualify for this credential. Become a member of a professional organization. 2  Joining a professional organization, such as the APTA, can provide a physical therapist assistant with a variety of resources and benefits to aid in his or her career. 3  The APTA even has a specific membership level available only to physical therapist assistants.