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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).
Physical Therapist Assistant Programs. An alternative route to working in the field of physical therapy is to get an Associate's degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. PTAs work under the direction of a licensed physical therapist to provide direct patient care and education.