Should You Become a Physical Therapist Assistant?
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- Опубликовано: 30 мар 2018
- Should you become a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)? If you are deciding if you want to become a PTA then watch this video on my own personal experience of how I came to the decision of starting PTA School!
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Jobs is all about money... A career is all about what you want to do or feel proud to do. No one is a nurse for the money when you work 12-14hr shifts with no breaks and you're legally responsible for everything etc, you become a nurse to help people and show love and compassion 🙏 jobs are miserable, a career is fun. I'm seriously thinking about being a PTA and going back to school 👍
I’m so glad you expressed that you weren’t sure whether you wanted to do it or not! So many of these kind of videos lead to people saying “yes I’ve wanted to do this since I was a child” and it doesn’t help those of us that are seeking a rewarding, decent paying job in the health care work force and aren’t positive about it! Just because you aren’t sure doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea! I originally was going into nursing but decided on PTA instead and I know it’s going to be a great job for when I graduate. Awesome video!
Katherine King thanks a ton for the positive feedback!
Super encouraging to hear!
Did you just start?
Just Johnny No I’m actually in the prep program before I get in but I’ll be starting next summer!
Katherine King it's the same for me I thought I wanted to be a nurse but after some thought I would like to be a physical therapist assistant.
Crazy I saw this comment, I literally just asked this question on the last video. Finished all my pre reqs for nursing but I’m thinking about applying for a PTA program instead.
Thank you for this video straight forward and to the point.
Thank you so much for all your videos ! You’re a blessing my friend !
This is very helpful! I have the same feeling and thoughts in my mind as you had! I appreciate it 💯
Antonio! Thank you for sharing, I've watched a few of your videos and I love your passion! I too am a big music buff and am all about helping people. Cheers to improving the quality of others lives!
I love how real you are bro. I think imma give it a shot!
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings on this! I’m having a hard time deciding what I want.
Thank you for the video, I've found it helpful in answering questions I had.
Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve been feeling like the way you do and it”s bothering me for a while. So I”m trying my best to focus , finish it. because I have goals and hobbies I want to be able to support myself.
Thanks for the video bro really helped me gain a better perspective. Really helpful! I Appreciate it!!!
Awesome video my man! Great feedback boosted my confidence
Thank you so much for this video! I'm having many of the same thoughts you did. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one.
Fitness Finn I’m glad it’s helped!
It can be a tough decision knowing what direction to take in life especially since it’s a big decision.
But the good thing is, is you get to decide where you want to end up!
I needed this video, thank you so much, I had similar thoughts and it was hard to look up things to help me out. This video pretty much is what I needed to hear.
Juan Torres I’m glad you found it helpful!
I appreciate the positive feedback!
Thank you so much for this video. It really help me to make my decision in what to do with my life.
I commented on one of your videos not to long ago and I’m pleased to hear that what I’m going through right now is common. Like you, I have no idea what I’m going to do after high school and because of your videos, I’m slowly starting to become more sure of myself to peruse this career. Thank you again!!
Trysta Ferrara no problem!
I’m honestly glad I can help. I know it’s a stressful time when trying to decide what to do with your life since it’s a big decision. I’ve been there and can totally relate to you!
Thank you so much watched all your videos and now I feel a lot more confident going in to the PTA program!
Jazmine Barajas sweet!
Glad to hear that,
Let me know if you have questions along the way!
Love this, dude! Great info. I am having the same doubts, and this was great to hear your story.
jimmlygoodness thanks bro!
Ahh i haven’t related to anything more! I’m someone who is kinda creative but very unsure with what to do. I’m looking in to some associate degrees and PTA started to spark my interest. I hope I will figure everything out soon, but thank u so much for this video!
Thank you so much for this video!! I've been unsure, just like you were. What really stuck out to me was when you said to go for it even if you are unsure. And when I'm in the field, if I really want to do something else, at least I'll have the money to be able to go back to school and do something new. Thank you so much. This has helped a lot!
Olivia Rohrbacher thanks so much!
It’s great hearing how I’ve been able to help.
I feel like a lot of people are unsure a lot of times of what to do for a career.
Thaank you!!! Sooo much Antonio!! Your videos are sooo helpful as I'm considering going to school for this too!! I graduated in 2011 and haven't known what to study so your videos are soo helpful thanksss
Nancy Rivas that’s great to hear!
I hope it works out for you if this is what you plan to do!
I am so happy you have these videos. I currently live in Ohio and I have been trying to decide if physical therapy assisting was better for me rather than becoming a physical therapist. I was just like you were, I did not know what I exactly wanted to do after high school. I originally started at Cleveland State University planning on trying to become a physical therapist but I knew it was too overwhelming for me. I'm now at a local community college doing my prereq's for a pta program. Please continue to make these helpful videos !!
Jordan Walker super encouraging to hear that!
And I will continue to make videos!!
Thank you for making this video!!
Thank you for making this video! I have gone through the same thing of just wanting to pick something and go for it. I went for broadcasting at first and went through a one year program and realized I couldn’t support myself as well. I have been interested in the exercise science field but for getting a bachelors degree in that it pays about the same as a PTA does! So that’s when I started getting interested in it! My husband keeps on telling me to make sure I like it before I go into it, but with everything you said I agree that if I really don’t like it at least I can still change and do something different while making a good living. And I love working with people, so I think you sold me!
Thats way cool! I hope it works out for you! let me know how it goes and if you have questions along the way!
thank you for this video. awesome
Thanks for the info. Your insight and advise was great for me. It pushed me a little more forward to fulfill my decision to doing making this my purpose for the next 5 years or so. Thank you! Your videos are very helpful. Please continue with the great content.
If you can make a video of Going through the process to becoming a pta would be great if you don’t already have it.
Alvin Saguin awesome!
I’m glad you are getting a better idea of where to go in life and I’m happy I can help!
I have a video on the application process to become a PTA but not on the whole process
I might write a short ebook or guide to become a PTA with all the steps in it. Would that be something that would be helpful?
I went to college for 1 1/2 years and didn’t like my program. Now i been thinking of doing PTA and you have convinced me. Hopefully this comes out nice. Thanks, blessings.
Extremely helpful. I’m currently serving in the US Navy and have done extremely well doing so, but i thoroughly dislike my job. I joined because i didn’t know what i wanted to become. As someone who loves fitness i began looking at PTA options recently and i have to say your video expressing the positivity it has brought your life is what will make me take that step into becoming a PTA. Thank you!
On the off chance you see this, I’m currently in a similar situation, got out of AD Air Force recently, I was a cop and thought that’s what I’d do when I got out, I’ve changed my mind, but I also love fitness and I know I like helping people, I’m really considering this but I’m still a little unsure, how has it worked out for you? Any input you have would be really appreciated. Also I did 8 years in the Air Force, I’m already 27 now and that’s making me feel the pressure even more.
I'm a couple of weeks away from applying to my PTA program and have been feeling unsure about my decision, but this video really helped to put things in perspective. It gave me hope that I will either love the career, or if I don't, I can go back to school for something else. Thank you!!
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This is great. I dont blame you at all for waiting instead of rushing into college after high school. I did that and had no idea what I wanted, i got overwhelmed and flunked out. 15 years later, here I am, in my first semester to be a PTA.
durpdurp015 thanks,
At least you are pursuing it now!
Let me know how the program goes
One of THE MOST helpful videos! I can relate to you, I graduated with a Bachelor's in Music but that didn't pan out for me like I had hoped...I was interested in PTA because it would also give me an opportunity to still sing and do all the hobbies I love!! My interview to get into the program is in a couple weeks AH! Thank you so much for sharing! P.S. I LOVE your bright attitude and you seem so genuine! Definitely Liked!!!
Melody Myers I appreciate that response so much! Thanks for the encouragement.
I’m into playing the piano and making music so that is so cool that you sing!
Hopefully you get into the program.
Let me know how it goes!
I'm in the exact same boat! Majored in piano pedagogy, but looking into switching careers to become a PTA.
hello :) i commented on your video a year ago..heres a update! I HAVE BECOME A PT AIDE! thank you so much for you making videos like this! pt aid and pt assistant are different. so im looking into PTA programs in the fall of this year!! thanks to you!
I’m so glad you shared this with me! That is awesome! I remember you telling me this forever ago and I think it’s great that you are trying to go further in your career.
Keep it up!
@@AntonioSanson i will keep you update! again thank you!!
You are awesome, your video always motivate me thanks sir
Thank you so much. Your videos have helped me out a lot. I am the same way it has taken me a long time to finally decide what I want to do. I have never been to college before. So these help a lot.
Mallory D I appreciate the kind comment!
Let me know if you have more questions as you go or if you need help in an area!
Antonio Sanson Thank you so much! I definitely will.
Very helpful! I'm 23 and now just thought about doing this. I've been jumping around majors like crazy and haven't figured out what I wanna do. When I got done highschool I wanted to go into PT but found it so difficult. I was nervous if I went down this path and spend all that money/time, I would maybe change half way through. Never thought about PTA until now and how much they made (a decent living). I'm getting double jaw surgery (dental problems held me back) hopefully this summer then after I recover from that, I'm going to finish up my associates degree in allied health. I have about 6 or 7 more classes then I'll have it which will help me get jobs for a PTA position in the future. Your videos helped a lot since you have good points such as if you spend the 2 yrs in this program and come out with the degree, you can always go back. At least with PTA, you'll be okay on your own to back to school if you wanted. Almost a year old video but gave me a good idea of where to go! Thanks a bunch! Hope you're doing well :D
Good luck with the surgery
This video was really helpful. I relate so much!
Christie Williams I’m glad you found it helpful!
This helped me out so much thank you!
Thats great! were you having trouble deciding what you want to do?
this was so helpful!
This video was made for me lol we’re exactly the same. Thank you!
hello bud Idk if your reading this but thank you so much for explaining. I was a little confused when I started but I knew I wanted to continue my education to become a full PT. As of now im in the PTA program we are a month in. im planning to continue afterwards to further my education. from Michigan btw!
Ali Sobh hey that’s great!
I’m glad you want to continue past a PTA as well! Keep up the good work and let me know how it goes.
So I literally have 2 days to accept my offer of admission for OTA/PTA and I wasnt very sure about if I wanted to do it or not. But after reading the comments of others feeling the same way, and watching your video, I am a little more confident in the choice I made!
Do it! This is your sign!
This video was so helpful! I am also super undecided, I orginally wanted nursing only because it seemed to be what everyone else thought was good. I've seekd out advice and people tell me the same thing..."that wont pay you well" "its about who you know" and i was just soo torn between all of these different majors. I am huge into exercise and taking anatomy and physiology now soon I'll be done with liberal arts and I think I want to give PTA a try...If i don't like it, like you said, it's 2 years versus 4...and not a shit load of debt
Samantha Murphy awesome!
It can be hard to make that decision, I know exactly what you mean.
Let me know how it goes for you!
omg this helped me so much.. I'm so much related to your hobbies and everything lol.
Yesss! lol that's great. I'm glad it was useful to you!!
Thanks man
This video was very helpful
Thank you for sharing this insight. I got a BA in fine art and I don’t think I really want a career in teaching or graphic design which are the most common types of art jobs. I have a teaching position right now but I don’t want to pursue it. I love mentoring people but I hate classroom management. I’ve looked into ultrasound tech jobs which pay really well but I think if I did that I would miss out on working with people one on one which is what you can do by being a PTA. I’m going to check out my community college for more thorough info on the program. Thank you so much again!! :)
Awesome! I hope everything works out for you then and that you can end up doing something that you really enjoy doing.
This video has helped me a lot. 😊
I love rehabbing patients, but becoming a physical therapist assistant is a bad career move. Medicare cuts, fraud, and profit-mongering are strangling therapy right now. This guy finally wised up after making all these videos and quit the profession.
Exactly you right it feels weird tho jeje it just like me but now I'm 100% positive that this is the career that I WANT BRO , thanks for make this type of videos .
Erick Campos awesome!
I’m glad you can relate!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts I been thinking about going back to school I’m 19 and a Certified Personal Trainer I like it but it’s not at all what I expect it’s more of a side hustle then a living and I want to make a living in the fitness industry kinda and PTA just feels like it I’ve seen most of your videos by now and I got to say I love the job the way you talk about it and how it’s like seem simple and good and I like that it’s fun cuz your training and helping as such. Like I been really thinking I got nothing going for me I did want to start my own online website own my own apperal and get great cameras for video recording workouts. And selling like routines and such but I don’t want to work at a warehouse just to make that extra cash to be able to buy the good camera and all the aperal and the good PC just to save up yeah I make 23 at personal training but it’s only like 12 hours a week or so that’s not enough. Etc just want to be an entrepreneur and want to have a stable loving job like this... what are your thoughts?? I want to know what you think
Well first of all, I'm glad that you are passionate at what you are trying to achieve! I can relate to what you are trying to do though,, I also have a desire to grow an online presence to be able to help people and I still love my regular day job of treating patients. I'm in the middle of my journey with this as well but it excites me to try to take the business to the next level. I think if you continue to work on your side project of video and personal training while you become a pta you might be able to grow and have success with it. But it is a challenge, I started my first videos recording off an iPhone and editing on my phone but I was able to grow enough to buy my own camera and stuff.
Antonio Sanson thanks you so much I’m right now in the process of saving money for a good camera I want to start a bit regular not the best camera but I found a decent one for now around 400 so I’m going to start with something simple and basically we both are trying to do the same I have some experience with editing and thumbnail making because I help my close friend do his gaming channel so I’m now in the process of starting my own thing. Little by little but I also want to begin my PTA program I know I can get it done I’m just scared that if I got to drop my full time job and just part time as a personal trainer I can it’s just gonna take a big because I got to be able to pay for most of my course etc kinda like how you did you did the loan and part timed work to get there so I’m trying to do kinda how you did. I’m inspired for what you have done and enjoy your quality videos if I start the program because it’s hard to get into it here at my community college but if I do definitely purchasing one of your shirts PTA one lol for basically inspiring me to do more. Much respect is there any tips on what to do if the course is hard to get into and if the course becomes a full time type of deal I should definitely drop my full time job right? And much love and respect because we have a goal in common.
20 years old. 2 years right now as an auto mechanic and I’m highly debating career change to pt. It’s everything I now enjoy, and the past year I’ve come to realize that I’m more passionate about health and helping people than cars. Cars and vehicles is my big hobby and passion but as far as a career it’s number my interest making it my job . I loved being a AAA tech because I worked directly with people in need and that was my favorite aspect. Now I’ve accepted that I’m young and can do anything I want and pt embodies everything I want out of life. Fitness, helping people get better, great pay etc and I’ve told myself what do I have to lose... and there’s no real logical answer not to pursue this
Thank you for explaining my life story!! NEW SUBBIE!
Nicole Upshaw hahaha your welcome lol, thanks for supporting the channel!
I want to thank you for the info. I have been thinking about going to school for PTA. After watching your video, I am still not sure as to what to do. Do you have any advice?
Thank you for the inspiration to become a physical therapist assistant applied for a few programs in different states like Maryland and New York
I started college fall semester 2017. They put me on a BSN program. This semester Spring 2018 I changed my degree plan. The reasons are because now I only have 1 prereq to finish instead of 5. It will take two years instead of 4 ish. I plan on applying to the PTA program next year. I am 26 with a 7 year old daughter and a fiance. (Getting married after 9 years in Vegas this summer) so I can't stay in school for a long time. I need to start a career. But I am pretty sure I will love this :)
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Good luck getting a full time job with decent benefits. Medicare cuts have devastated the inpatient, and home care settings for PTAs. Medicare is only paying 85% of what a PT can bill for in outpatient clinics.
Hi Antonio! I just subscribed your channel. I am a house wife. I been leaving in US for 7 years. I was struggling can’t figure it out what I want to do and what I want to be. Because, I want to do something and improve myself but I just know myself I love to help and take care of people. Now, I can figure it out want to be PTA and going to application PTA programs soon. Because , You are encouraged me to do what I want to do. I am 41 years old. Do you think I am too old to learn this program?? Thanks so much for great video. Hope you are well.
Supamon Pekala thanks so much for the encouraging comment!
I don’t think you are too old at all!
I believe you have a lot of potential just based on your passion for helping people.
My own mom decided to start a business when she was around your age and she was a stay at home mom for 20 years of her life before she tried to open her own business.
I’m just trying to say that I think it’s totally possible for you to succeed if you work hard and are determined.
Did you ever think about furthering your education with physical therapy and becoming a PT? Are there any majors that you suggest as an undergraduate before PT school? Coming straight out of high school, you've truly inspired me to pursue becoming a PTA and possibly a PT! Keep up the good work!
Hey thats awesome!! Honestly as long as you meet the requirements for prerequisites for attending the PT program you can pretty much major in anything that interests you. Thats great. Let me know how it goes!
From a career aspect 30 years ago this was a good move but with the market getting saturated with more and more schools unfortunately the job window has gotten smaller. There are many PRN and home health jobs available but those aren’t necessarily consistent paychecks. If your looking to make a living I would look at your market near your area. This may not be a good move for many people.
Hi,
First thank you for your practical video. They help me so much. I wanna know that the difference between occupational therapist assistant(OTA) and PTA. thanks again.
So when your done with the program how does getting a job for that works?
I’m really glad I came across this video!! I’m actually at a crossroads right now between this and criminal justice. I just feel like I won’t be happy with that and idk I just feel really pressured to decide what I really want to do. So I’m thinking about first getting my associates in criminal justice and then switching over to physical therapy. What do you think??
ThatGuyFerny I’m just curious, if you already plan to switch over to go into to physical therapy then why spend time and money going into criminal justice?
It’s okay if you don’t have it all figured out yet man, the important thing is to just keep taking steps forward to progress. And eventually the more steps you take the more you will understand if you like the career you are in or not.
Antonio Sanson thanks for the reply man! I really appreciate the advice
This is literally my situation ! But I decided to go ahead and pursue PTA because it would be a better fit for me
Great video. I have a question. Is kingsborough community college good for PTA? Thank you.
This video is really helpful.
I been stuck because I have not finished school. I'm 28 now and I got my associates in agricultural technology but never finished my dream of becoming a vet tech.. but I got some advice saying maybe I should try PTA.
Or nursing. That it be a good fit for me.
I been thinking maybe I should go back to school for it and try this major out. It seems really interesting. To be honest im kinda shy and been this way almost my entire life lol but not as much a I use to. Would it affect me if I get into PTA.. like I'm unsure of this job but I think I want to try it out. It looks neat and must feel good helping people.
Lol it’s okay if your shy, you can still make a good pta if you are quiet shy or timid. but that’s great that you want to try therapy or nursing!
I think that’s a great idea!
Hi..u hav lot of informative videos..great going..I am a physiotherapist in my country...I am trying to migrate to Canada..so i hav lot of dbts reg. that..I know I can work there only as a PTA until I clear PCE..But my dbt is if I come there and do MPT still I need to clear PCE? I asked this to many..but no reply..can u pls reply to my question?
Hi Antonio, Good day! Just a quick question. Just wondering if this program/course have some mathematics included. Thanks a lot.
Hey Antonio, great information in all of your videos. Do you currently have future plans to transition to a dpt? Also, how long have you been a pta? I'm looking into both but leaning towards pta. I currently am not 100% sure what I want to do long term so I feel it would be smarter to start as a pta (less expensive and less schooling) instead of diving in head first and spending way more time and money on the dpt. Thanks
zanegraham2 that is kind of the same thought process I had.
Where I’m at now though with helping run a business I don’t know if I will go back for more schooling. I might try different areas first in business and grow our company.
Mehgan the other girl that helps me record my other content started as a pta then transitioned to a pt so it’s definitely a route you can take
zanegraham2 I’ve been a pta for a little over 2 years
Hi antonio. Thank you for all great videos. I was teacher at Turkey. Now I really want to be come PTA but my english not good. So I learning english. What is your advise? This career is hard for me?
Afra I think its still possible to become a PTA. I feel like the hardest part for you will be making it through the program because your not the best at English. However, if you finish the program I believe you could still make a great PTA because you can demonstrate the activities you want the patients to do and communicate in a different way like that!
Hey im new to this channel and i was wondering if i do 4 years to get my bachelors as a PTA whats the next step to becoming a PT
Hi Antonio Am curious how much does u get first salary after u become a PTA? Can I ask??
Im foreigner and English is not my mother tongues so Im looking for the ESL program b4 I get in PTA program... do u think it is helpful way 4 me? Coz I know the tuition fee would be crazily high for foreigner and that is kind of pressure on me
I’m planning on doing ota or pta. I grew up around this one camp called baycliff health cAmp , for many years and eversince I was young I been wanting to do ota or pta!
Maybe I could go for both lol
Brea Godfrey that’s great!
They are both great professions!
@@breagodfrey8943 I am both.
No you didn’t waste my time. The information was insightful. I want to become a PTA.
This is a lot later then the video was posted but I'm hoping you'll see it...I've been looking into becoming a PTA recently but I have discovered that PTA and OTA's payment will be reduced or perhaps jobs lost because of the Bipartisan Budget Act in 2018 about Medicaid Services. Do you know about this? What do you think? I was really bummed to discover this. I am an creative person (theatre major) and have done many things but I wanted to find something more permanent with a good job growth. This research led to the medical field...gulp...I"ve never wanted to enter the medical field. But then I started to look into therapy and really liked the sound of it. But I am concerned about policies changing and the future job market in this field. Sorry for the long comment, but what do you think?
How hard was the work within the two years? You see I have no idea what I want to do as well. I’m just an average student and have a 3.0 . Are the classes difficult? How much work? Ect
im studying to be a pta in Greece and i wish i could find a job in the us someday :)
Thank you so much for this video, it’s help me a lot! Do you think older people in the age of 40 can study to become a PTA?
Natjaree Pathamasukonlaphat yah! A lot of people were in their 30s and 40s in my program
I lost my job over an aide. How do you think I feel.
This sounds like the same thought process I’m having right now
ooDorthy lol well let me know what you decide on!
I am interested in becoming a PTA..i am very indecisive like you were mentioning. I started Nursing school but it didn't pan out like what I had hoped and I had to back track and "start over". So right now it is either get an associates in nursing or do PTA. I was super stressed out all the time at my university and I cried way more times this past semester than I have ever cried about school. Do you think you can give me some advice?
I can relate to the feeling of being stressed so your not alone! What motivates you? Why do you want to work in either of the fields?
I think figuring out what it is you actually desire and what your interests are is the first part, if you can find purpose in what you do I think you will feel fulfilled.
Once you can narrow down your passion and what you think you might enjoy then figuring out a step by step plan to do what it takes to graduate and become what you are looking to do is the next step.
but its okay to make mistakes! don't feel pressured to meet someone elses standards, just do the best you can.
Hi antonio, i am from INDIA recently applied for PTA course in humber college. Do you think that college is good for pta course? And i also like to know about the prons and cons of humber colleges for pta course.
Very helpful video. 😄
Thanks great video I'm on a waitlist for Ota Pta and I want to do this but like you unsure. Is there any math involved in the couses?
Not really. I had to take a math class for my prerequisites but not when I got into the actual program I didn't have any math classes.
@@AntonioSanson that's great news
What’s the job satisfaction with this career?
Hello sir
I am from India achultlly i want to PTA/OTA diploma from canada so i am confused about college and OTS or PTA which one is best for me , can help about college and university , which states is best for diploma
Im a little late to this video but im very interested in becoming a pta and was wondering if I could message or email you about some things
One question though: to become a pta, do you still need the 4 years undergraduate program at college?
Can you help me about PTA and OTA which is best field for me
Hey Antonio, where do you work at ? I want to know where you’re working at to have an idea of what kind of place to work at after I get this career . And what age are you focused in ?
tania alvarenga I’ve worked in a few different places actually but recently mehgan (the girl in my other videos) and I opened our own practice. I’m posting a video on it saturday.
But in a few weeks we are going to be posting a video that discusses 17 different places you can work in physical therapy!!
I see patients from babies to people in their 90s lol. Mainly though it’s 18-50 year olds.
New subscriber here, I’m thinking about becoming a PTA.. how does paying for the schooling work ??
I'd talk to a financial advisor at the college. They can help you decide what would be best for your situation. Then can help you get loans and all that good stuff!
Thanks 😀
I’m a 5 1 female weighing 100 lbs but I’m very fit and do strength exercises regularly. Do you think my size would limit me?
julia siladke no I don’t think so.
I had a lot of small women in my program and they all did fine.
And if you are performing transfers and patient care with the right techniques you should be fine!
Having the right form is key.
Hi , I am currently on my third year of a large public 4 year university.
I want to be a pt or pta but am currently unsure because of my not so great gpa. What is the best course of action for me?
StevoA19 I would talk to the director of the program and ask them if your GPA is good enough to be able to get in for that specific college. If it is not and you still want to continue down that road I would ask the director if it would help your chances if you retook a few classes and which classes to retake!
Good luck!
I am interested! I have a couple of questions! Anyway that I can talk one on one through social media or something?
I love rehabbing patients, but Medicare cuts, fraud, and profit mongering are strangling the profession.
Can someone tell me how hard it's this program?.. I'm confused between this or nursing. Bt even my advisor told me that I should go for nursing cause 1 u have more job opportunities and 2 cause nursing is easier that PTA... I'm very confused cause I know I like to help people bt it kinda scares me that I get into the program and then fail. =( ..
I’ve seen PT/PTAs with leg/foot prosthetics. What if the person desires to pursue the career but has Axillary Nerve Palsy and is not able to lift his/her arm above chest level. Could they overcome the demands and requirements of the job and succeed in this field? Thank you Antonio.
One Click Away I would say that you can definitely succeed in this field. Yes you might have some extra challenges to face that others don’t but I think you can do it.
You can always ask for help if you need help transferring a patient or something like that.
Antonio Sanson Thank you for the reply, it's encouraging.
Will pta have to help with toileting or clean other bodily fluids? Also will pta be lifting alot of heavy patients?
Depends what setting you work in and the exact place you are in. Sometimes they help out with it and sometimes they dont.
Would you become a PT if you were to start over again? I'm trying to decide between PT and PTA and I am afraid of academic intensity of the DPT program because I don't have strong academic background.
tigerkenshi it depends.
Like if you are starting from scratch and don’t have a bachelors or anything then it will take you a while before you even get to the PT program so hopefully by then you would be more comfortable with studying and tests and all that.
And you can always start at the pta program if you are nervous and then you can alway transition to a pt program later and then the PT program will be easier because you will already have a lot of experience.
Hopefully that helps some!
Bro can i become a PTA by studying BACHELOR IN PHYSIOTHERAPIST. and where didi you completed this degree
What is the criteria for applying as a physical therapy assistant? If you have done your physiotherapy degree from Pakistan and went to uk through spouse visa what are the requirements to apply as a PTA??
Do you think it would be beneficial for me to get a bachelors in exercise science and then go to pta school? would that help me as far as finding a job, or is it a waste of money?
It depends what you want to do and what your plans are after you graduate. If you just want to work in a regular clinic or hospital or nursing home then you would probably be better off just going to PTA school. Also if you go to PTA school first you can always get a job and work as a PTA and then decide if you want to continue on to get your bachelors in exercise science after. Because once you go through the PTA program you might gain credits towards your bachelors degree in exercise science.
Did you work and do the program at the same time???
Yah! I only worked part time though.
In this day, i think a PTA could make six figures, its more possible than ever, a lot of variables play into that but around the New England area, you most definitely can make six figures
Brendon M. Deverix that’s great! Love your input!