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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).
Program Basics. An entry-level job as physical therapist assistant requires an associate degree in physical therapist assisting, consisting of approximately 60 semester units. Programs take two years or five semesters, including time for required clinical practice.