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.
Requirements. Education. A physical therapy technician must have an associateâs degree to work in this field. An Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant is a two-year program that incorporates classroom learning with clinical experience.Students take academic courses in algebra, anatomy and physiology, English and psychology.raining. After receiving the physical therapist technician/assistant qualification, an internship with a physical therapy facility provides experience in the field. Working internships prepare job seekers to understand better the nature of the work.