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 Assistant Degree. Entry-level physical therapist assistant education programs are offered at the associate degree level. Curriculum. The length of a PTA program is typically 2 years (5 semesters) consisting of general education course, physical therapy courses, and clinical education.