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Step 1: Find an Accredited Education Program. Every would-be licensed physical therapy assistant is required to complete a 2-year degree program that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Many states will require that a prospective physical therapy assistant also pass a number of additional exams (these will vary according to the individual state), and also undergo a full background check. Applicants for this position will need to be a legal adult (18 years old in most states).