Certification: Physical Therapy Aide (CPTA)

Physical therapy aide works under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Performs duties assigned by the physical therapist under direct supervision, may be assigned with clerical tasks on the front office. They only perform delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. They may be assigned with specific tasks such as observing patient during treatment sessions, other tasks may involve securing patients into or onto the therapy equipment., transporting patients to and from the treatment areas, keeping the treatment area well organized, answering telephone calls and directing it to the appropriate staff members,

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 1 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Third Party Exam Center

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.