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MinnDasota -> Re: PTA's? (November 12, 2006 5:41:00 AM)
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Hi, I am not sure how PTA school as I am in PT school currently. However, I have heard there are very few PTA to PT bridge programs (generally, they are considered 2 separate degrees and usually don't transfer over to "shorten" PT schooling). There are a couple out there, but you will be prolonging your schooling and increasing costs. That being said, the best way to get a feel for the profession is finding a PT practice to work at as an aide or to volunteer/observe (in a hospital, outpatient clinic, childrens hospital, etc). Doing this will do 2 things: 1. Help you see what a typical day for a PT/PTA is and gives you the opportunity to directly ask questions and establish rapport for potential recommendations. 2. If you do apply to schools, it gives you a start on the required hours to get into schools. On what I've experienced in PT school, it is rigorous, but very fun (as I'm sure PTA school is.) Being an exercise science major should help a little initially. Although variable, PTA's make much less than PT's if your concerned at all about income....good luck.
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