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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).
Required Qualifications. The BLS states that physical therapist assistants in most states are required to have at least associate's degrees from accredited physical therapist assistant programs. Students typically participate in clinical education in addition to their in-class coursework.