PTA Interview | Physical Therapy Assistant just PASSED Licensing Exam
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2020
- In this video, I had the opportunity to interview a physical therapy assistant that just passed his licensing exam. This PTA shares his experiences with PTA school, tuition for physical therapy assistant programs, and more (time stamps links in the timeline below)
Paul Gosioco, PTA
IG @ayeepaulie
pgosioco@gmail.com
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TIMELINE
3:42 What did you choose PT?
5:37 What nudged you to be a PT over nursing?
8:15 How did you get your internship/volunteer hours?
9:55 What about PT do you like so much?
12:00 What are some differences in work duties with a DPT and PTA
20:00 What was it like passing your licensing exam?
27:45 What are your thoughts about the new --PTA reimbursement rate?
34:00 What are the financial implications of a PTA? Including tuition, salary, etc
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I'm about to be 40 and want to get into a PTA program. I need to take the TEAS but I've learned to not care about how old I'll be. You are never to old to make a difference!
I’m 46 and already applied. Waiting to hear back in March.
I would have still applied for physio at 50.That's how much I love it.
No one here is old lol I’m 31 and barely doing my prerequisites to get into the program. I’m just glad to finally be able to follow my passion. This video was super helpful!
I am here . Don't feel alone . Just finished school.
I’m 28 and just about to take the leap to go back to school! To start this career! Let’s goooo
how do you survive financially? you work as well?
i’m there too got my prerequisites but have to wait until jan to start
Update?
Love the content brotha. Im the ripe young age of 33 lol and finally deciding to go back to school to become a PTA. I dropped out of college after receiving my Associates degree over 10 years ago because I had no idea what I wanted to do.. I've been working as a personal trainer the past 5 years, which surprisingly had a lot of cross over with PT/rehab type work. Training hundreds of clients dealing with pain and trying to help them made me realize I wanted to go back to school and expand my knowledge in this field. Anyways, youre never too old to make a career change! this video helped a lot
Thanks for the info and the time you put into this! I'll be applying to my local pta program within the next few months and I've also started shadowing. Blessings!
This video was so educational and true to the facts. Thank you!!
Thank you for this !!! this was very informative !! looking into the pta program & currently going through admissions process , Appreciate yall !
This is very inspiring. I am on my 5th semester in my 18 month PTA program. Taking the boards in October. Cant wait to be in Paul's shoes💯
What was the hardest part of school for you? What classes?
Update
5th semester about to start my 1st rotation here OP. This is inspiring to watch for sure lol
@@caitlynboheme8627 Neurological Rehabilitation with knowledge based struggles, Therapeutic Exercise if you have no training/ sport experience, or me personally the modalities/ patient care class. So many safety precautions you must know lol
Update:
I passed my boards and laws exam on my first try. I am a horrible study person, and basically only studied for 2 full weeks. My 1st week of study was taking practice questions and reviewing them: 50 at a time.
My second week was all my practice tests: 3 score builders tests and 2 PEATs
That being said, I highly reccomend you studying much more than 2 weeks😅
Thank you so much for this video and for the great information from Paul!
Glad this was helpful to you Joseph!
This is such a great video for fitness/exercise science grads who are trying to make career decisions! Thank you 🙏
Love this! You're a great interviewer and the conversation flowed so well. It's so cool to learn the perspectives from a PTA and to learn about how Paul made his decisions leading to his career. Great job!
Aww thank you France, I really appreciate your kind words. I had my iPad cheatsheet, but Im glad it worked out well!
Thank you for the great video guys!
This was the greatest interview ever!! I learned a lot loved you guys chemistry I can’t say enough about it..just awesome and thanks
Hahahah yes this interview was super great! Thank you for sharing your feedback and I’m so happy that this video was valuable to you 😇
Ooouuu keep 👏🏽 that 👏🏽 postive flow👏🏽 I’m just here to be your support.
THANK YOU!!! all about that optimism
Yo this is great!!! Especially for the SPTAs. thank you for acknowledging more about them as a PT, Dr!
Im so glad this video was valuable for you! Appreciate the feedback amigo
Thank you for making this video! There’s so much negativity online about PTA being an awful job and being phased out. I start the PTA program in January, so thank you!
I’m so excited for you to start and pursue the physical therapy world! PTA is a great profession and I support it 100%! You are starting so soon!! I’m here to support you with anything you need 😇
I like that "stay aloha" a very chill vibe to it. Always lifting bro! Had a push day today, I was excited because I hit a new PR on bench and it was surprisingly easy...till I realized I was using one of the lighter barbells lol. Great video man, very informative! Looking forward to seeing your future content :)
Hahaha! Niceee. I did that one time and was wondering why it was so easy too lol Whats your normal bench PR? Thank you Carlos. Are you trying to be a PTA or PT? thanks for dropping and saying hi on the channel!
A great interviewer is a great listener! Good job! & way to go, Paul!!
YES THATS RIGHT!
I’m in my first semester of PTA, this really helped!
Wooohooo!!! I’m glad this was helpful! What was specifically helpful to you?
This is awesome! I'm about to start ACC in Anaheim and super nervous about it. This video made it things calm down😅. Thank you for this video 🤙
Dude the same program!!!! Ahhh that’s amazing that this video was super relatable to you. Glad it served you well 🙂
Wow this video was🔥. I learned so much, And I can’t wait to grind as a PTA
The video was pretty long, but you went through everything thoroughly ‼️💯
THIS MEANS A LOT TO ME!!! Whenever I get feedback to confirm that my videos have been helpful, it means the world to me. Thank you for your feedback and I’m here to support you through your pta journey bro!
Great interview!!! I’m currently a sophomore in college & interested in the PTA program. The video was very helpful!!!
So awesome that this video was super insightful. You’re in a great position to determine if you want to go all out to DPT or go PTA. Think about it and make a decision soon!
Love the humor 🤙🏽 Great information
Thank you!! Appreciate your comment and your sense of humor as well 😂
I already have an AS degree in massage therapy and a BA in psych. I was really stuck between if I wanted to go for a DPT or PTA as DPT was always the end goal, but PTAs get more patient time. Looking forward to watching this!
I am so glad to be hearing this! What were your take-aways after watching this?
Don't forget about my lesser trochanter video. By the way, you did another great job. This interview was highly informative
I tried to research it for you and it turns out its very difficult to palpate for the lesser trochanter. Not all bony landmarks are able to be palpated
Good Motivation video I am about to start my second module in the PTA program thank you for the video
Heck yeah !!!! I’m glad you were inspired! Thanks for commenting
Thank you for this helpful informative video. 34:00 helped me with some questions/concerns I had.
SO GLAD IT WAS HELPFUL TO YOU!!
Thanks for this. So informative.
So. Glad. Please reach out to Paul if you have any questions!
awesome vid 💪🏼
thank you!
Scorebuilders gold , silver, bronze!!!!!! That helped me big time!!! Plus exam strategies...
Agreed!!! Score builders prepared me well too for the DPT exam
this is helpful. thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this video. It was really insightful for me because I am planning to attend PTA school :)
You're so welcome!! Im glad you found value from this video Minh. If you have more questions about the process, please message Paul. He would love to help! which PTA program were you thinking?
liftforchange Thanks Justin! I live in the LA area so I’m looking into Casa Loma College, Stanbridge, Or American Career College in Anaheim. When Paul mentioned ACC was a hybrid program, I looked more into it and found out it had a higher acceptance pool of students.
@@Mngo0450 YASSSS!!!! That works out great for you then! Whats the requirements for those programs?
@@Mngo0450 Hi! I'm currently looking into the same schools, did you finally decide on one? If so, how is it ?
@@crispyyyful hi! I actually got accepted to CBD College and start 4/5/2. I’m a bit nervous about this school but hopefully it goes well. Which school did you want to attend?
Yoooo I’m from Duarte too! And I feel like becoming a pta!!! This is dope
This video was relatable to you! If you feel like becoming a PTA, you should 100% do it! Chase after your dreams and keep grinding
Great video!
Thank you so much!
Congrats Paul on your success, this journey isn’t easy but it’s definitely worth it ! I’m a recent PTA grad. And to hear that his program was roughly 45k 😳 my program was about 10k.... I’m in Georgia.
WOW 10K?! thats SO LEGIT!!! You can knock that tuition out SO QUICK! Im happy for you! Congrats on your graduation and welcome to the world of PT!
I am a current SPTA and my program is 10k too!!
@@stephanieguerra4286 wow that’s awesome! Consider yourself lucky!!! Which program is that?
@@drjustinleedpt I’m in little ole’ Poteau, Oklahoma. It’s a small town, so that may have something to do with it!!
@@stephanieguerra4286oooooooo that might be it! 10K is legit for any program that will pay you 50k+ haha good luck with your journey!
Prepping for my licensure exam now. Exam is on April 6th 🤞to successful studying!
I join PTA program on Sep this year in Canada.
I am watching your video in Korea cause i am korean. My English is not that much good. But i can understand you guy's english mostly cause you guys speak slowly maybe for non native English speaker like me
Thank you for your lovely videos
I am really enjoying
Awesome!! Its great to hear from students that are Korean like myself! Im glad this video was helpful to you! Please let me know if I can support you more and please share this with any of your classmates who are interested in this topic too
@@drjustinleedpt Thank you for reply.
I didn't recognize that you r Korean.
When u speak English, you totally don't have Korean accent.
Nice to meet u haha
I have just found your channel and I am really enjoying it! Just a note for prospective PTAs out there:
I graduated this year in may and I am working PRN in acute care and at a SNF treating covid patients. I'm not sure if this is different due to my state practice act or my relationship with my PTs, but I have a large impact on what the POC includes once I start working with the patient. For instance, as long as I treat within the CPT codes my PT chooses (ther-ex, ther-act, gait training, etc.), I can choose any interventions I want without, for instance, asking my PT if I can change a certain exercise, add or remove exercises, change assistive devices, etc. I have never worked in OP since I was bored to tears in that setting, so it is possible that maybe things aren't as flexible/POCs aren't as broad compared to inpatient settings. Just a note I wanted to add. I don't want people to get the idea that being a PTA is being handed a sheet of interventions by your PT.
Keep up the great work, I look forward to seeing more content from you!
You’re absolutely right. I should have made that clearer in the video. I’ll be out to clarify that in the videos to come. Thank you for your feedback!! I appreciate you!
ayy I live right next to Duarte! Kinda close to APU. I work as an Aide at a PT clinic in Covina. ill be applying to pt schools this year!
Dude thank you for your videos they’re so helpful. The best thing I could’ve found right now. I’m deciding which route I wanna go lately and I’m leaning towards PTA and eventually going to DPT school. We’re you ever at a point where your asking yourself, can I do this? Or am I built for this? What tips do you have for someone in that mindset rn
Of course I have been there! I have been there throughout my entire academic career! From undergrad and even in DPT school. My biggest take on this is to focus on the end goal. thinking about how many people I will impact and being confident in my ability to do that. what you are learning now is directly going to impact those patients you will treat in the future. you got this my friend!
I start PTA in ACC in Anaheim in March ! Thanks !
This was a really good interview. Hit all areas that I have always noticed while working as a Rehab Tech since graduating Cal Poly Pomona. I actually tried Interning at Casa Colina back in the day and they never got back to me after completing everything to do so (Inpatient Rehab just had to wait lol) Anyway, you should do a video on your why,... Why PT? Check out the current essay on PTCAS. I'm currently writing it and its basically the same question without the cliche answer lol Really makes you dig deep and think about your decision to join the profession. Btw I'll be applying to Azusa. Keep it up man!
Thank you J Cruz, that means a lot that you got value from this video. ahh man I'm sorry man.. you can try following up again or calling? You're trying to go APU DPT? Heeeeeeck yeah bro! That's whats up. If you need help through the process, i got you. But that is a video Ive been meaning to make for you guys.. I think I have something really cool to share and I think it would really inspire others. I just checked it out. its a good one! These are meant to be generic so you got to get those creative juices going!
I've recently have had surgeries on my body and me being st physical therapy has really got me interested in this field. I love to workout and coach as well. I think I might consider this PT program
I’m glad you were inspired to think about this path for your career. It’s a super rewarding one!! If you have questions regarding the path to PT, I’m here to help!
@@drjustinleedpt thanks for the reply man! Do u suggest going to a private/career school or community College for the program?
@@jvcarter21 absolutely community college. If it’s possible. It’s super high in demand so students find it difficult to get accepted. Which is why a lot of students end up at a private program. But CC will save you soooooooo much money
I am currently on my last rotation of PTA school (2 months til grad) thank you for this. My program was ~30k here in northern Cali at a trade school. I also have my BA in ex. Phys. Was wondering if you could make vids on some manual therapy techniques. I am just trying to learn from various PTs and PTAs to see what might work best for me and my future patients. Thanks again!
I’m glad you were able to resonate with this video. 30 K for school is not bad! That’s a good place to start and you can pay that off super quick. I wanted to start incorporating some physical therapy techniques in this channel in the near future so it is definitely some thing I have planned! Thanks for your feedback and early congratulations on graduating PTA school! Please come back and comment when you graduate
Currently 24 and have my degree in Exercise Science! I currently am a little intimidated to get into DPT school bc I didn’t do as great in my undergrad but the cost and outcome to becoming a PTA seems more and more my route and later on will definitely bridge into PT.
There are programs out there that will bridge from PTA to DPT and actually decently affordable to do so. If I could go back, I would really consider this route. But just because you didn’t do so great with your academics, you shouldn’t let it stop you from pursuing your dreams. You can always go back and boost your grades so you have a stronger application
I loved love love loved this video! You guys nailed it and were so good at presenting genuinely too! =) Question: When he said 45 k for his cost, did he mean in grand total of all the years? Or per year? Thanks, I would really appreciate a response.
I am so so so so glad this video was helpful to you and I’m sure it was fun to watch. Paul has a great personality and she did really well with this interview! When he mentioned 45K, it was for the grand total of the entire program
Just watched this right now after acing my boards exam. 626 native too 😤
All the best!
Im curious as to how detailed the conversation with the DPT has to be for the PTA in order to change the plan of attack
My cousin switched from nursing to PTA too my brother is a DPT and my husband and I are both Kines majors and now my husband’s cousin is also going to be a PT 😅 we are family of Kines majors 😂😂
The estimate for home health doesn't quite work out because we can't do all start of care evals- they take FOREVER in HH because you do OASIS assessments, but then they might reimburse about 150-200. But you want that mixed in with regular treatments otherwise you'll be wiped out.
College of the sequoias costs about 7,000 for the PTA program. Great benefit for cost. If i was younger, like 22, and straight out of undergrad, id go to college of the sequoias, pay the 7 grand, make money to pay off debt and get everything straight--maybe even invest and save for DPT school if it was something i still wanted, and do that. By the time id have gone to DPT school, I'd already have so much knowledge to draw from so it wouldnt be as stressful as it is for most DPT students. Now, if i could only get into a program that costs 40 grand, itd be a little tougher of a decision but again, if i was younger, id probably still go PTA route and go from there
I would absolutely have to agree with you on this one! If I had known this outcome, I would have totally went PTA route and bridged over to DPT or even just used my PTA to merge into fitness, which is another passion of mine. Where are you at on your PT journey?
@@drjustinleedpt I'm currently Fall of first year at APU. This program would be a lot easier if i went to PTA school, and i wouldnt be in so much debt at this point in my life, but im also 35, so at the same time, I'm just grateful to be here.
herrerabrew this is very true! When I start started dpt school I was wishing I was a PTA for at least 6-12 months to get some decent experience with all thing things I was learning in school. But you adapt quickly and learn fast!! You will make it my dude. 35 is still good and not too late! You have more life experience and I’m sure a lot more insight. You can do this!!! How’s fall term treating you?
32:35 truth right there
Got to speak nothing but the truth! So much money goes into DPT school. _Do you think its worth it?_
Great video! I’m currently a junior as an exercise science major. I’m seriously considering doing PTA after graduation.. don’t know yet.. what do you recommend?
I think you should consider what you wanna do for your future. It sort of sucks because becoming a PTA only requires an associates degree. So if you finish your bachelors, you are overqualified for this. And the next step is to go to doctorate school to become a DPT. If you are almost done, or at least more than halfway finished with your undergraduate degree, and you know you want to get into physical therapy for certain, I would recommend that you go all the way and get a doctorate of physical therapy
@@fae829 I think those are great self reflective insights and things you should consider if you want to go down this road. If you feel like your personality would match being a PTA, and if you feel like you would live a fulfilled life, then I say go for it! PTA is an honorable profession and I don’t think they should be looked as any different vs dpt
This was absolutely fantastic, Has any one started a PTA career in their late 30’s?
Passed my board oct ‘20. Im getting my final interview in snf tom!! Wish me luck🥶
@@asherlevtan9798 wishing you loads of luck, let us know how it goes 😃
Got the job! First thing the DOR told me “thats where you park when you start working here”, and pointed at the parking lot. And at the end of my interview she said “get ready cause you will start Monday next week.” Im 35 now and got my first PTA job in snf!!! Thank God for everything!
@@asherlevtan9798 congratulations 🥳 you must be absolutely over the moon, well done! What kind of questions did they ask? How long did you study for from beginning to end? I live in London England, where are u going to be based?
@@asherlevtan9798 this is so exciting ! I am 31 and looking into PTA, previously was in Fashion. I am trying not to let my age stop me.
I went a tour of Concord Career College lately, they only have PTA program in May of 2025. I was told most of their PTA students already have medical experience. So I kind of worry me without any medical field experience, will I be able to catch the class ? Shall I start the Medical assistant with 8 months study about $19K tuition while waiting for one year to get into PTA ? I feel kind of confused, I m 40 yrs old mom with 2 kids living in San Antonio TX .
Hello! I just got my Associates in Psychology but now I want to get a AS in Kinesiology and do a PTA program.
Unfortunately, all of the PTA programs are at least 1hr 20 min away form me. I'm debating if I should continue at my community college and get my Associates in KIN or just go straight to a trade school like ACC or Concorde? Any recommendations?
I have no experience in this field and also want to volunteer.
I would call and ask the community college and the private programs to see what they would recommend. To my knowledge, a PTA is an associates degree so to get a kinesiology one then a PTA one would be overkill. Also, commuting 1.5 hours is a lot but if you only go 3x a week it might be worth it (worth it considering cost of schooling). You should call and ask what the curriculum asks for
Great info! Thanks for doing this. One question, where did he go to school? Where did any of you guys go to school or are currently going?
I live in LA, and am looking for a school that wont cost an arm and a leg. It seems like places like concord college, cbd, American career college cost around $50,000.
Thank you! I’m glad it was insightful to you. Paul (the PTA) went to ACC American career college and I went to APU Azusa pacific university.
The best solution to not pay so much for a PTA degree is to go through a community college like Cerritos college
@@drjustinleedpt Oh nice. I was thinking of becoming a PTA but most schools are private and the tuition costs around $50,000.
@@ArtakV1 yeah man.. it’s costly for sure. But the payout of pretty good! Plus you can always work as a fitness coach to earn extra on the side
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Thank you for telling us about the Scorebuilders PTA exam guide ill be getting it as soon as possible Insha'Allah Ojalá 🗝️🔓🔒🔐🌎💪🏼💓☁️ ✨🌉🌹🌌🌠
What’s the “competitive” part about going to a community college for PTA license ?
From my experience school had 23 spots and 200-300 candidates apply every year.
I'm almost done with my associates degree so should I consider doing pta or continue on a dpt path ?
You are still at a place where you can go PTA and then bridge over to DPT. If I could go back and do everything all over again, I would go down this path
lol one more question how will the 2022 reinvestment changes affect ptas I’m asking bc im in college right now thinking about switching to be a pta
Honestly, dont think it will really affect PTAs. the BLS is predicting that PTA will grow 29% from 2019-2029 www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapist-assistants-and-aides.htm
@@drjustinleedpt thanks I’ve been losing sleep over picking a major lol
What are some ways to start earning experience? I’m almost done with my pre-requirements to apply for the PTA program, and I don't know if it will be a good idea to search for a job related to PT or volunteer doing something.
I would consider both options! I think it is great to get a job related to PT, so that you can utilize the information that you learn from your program and apply it directly into practice while you are working. I also think volunteering your time to just give back to the community, but also showing that you are committed to continuing your community service it’s always a great thing. These are both things that you can continue to do while you are in school as well
How long did it take to get your prerequisites done? I'm thinking about starting that track
@@NubSlayerXD I got them done in two semesters, it just depends on what the college or program requires, and your level of education.
@@mm12 Ok thanks!
What was the book that he was saying was so awesome?
It’s called scorebuilders, I found one online called scorebuilders PTEEXAM: The Complete Study Guide
Weird questions but do PTAS have to clean up poop ? Thx to anyone that responds
Not a weird question! Lol I would say if a patient pooped themselves and you were there to help, I think it would be honorable to serve and help the patient out at that time. Technically it’s not “our job” but you can go above and beyond for the patient. I had a time when this happened to be in the hospital and I had to wipe poop
@@drjustinleedpt ahhh thx for telling me
Name of school?
Do you use the math that you took in college for pta?
You use some math... not a lot..
Can you give us an update on Paul
He is working per dime as a PTA and also going to nursing school!
Do I need to be good at math to become a PTA
You do NOT. however you’ll be assessed to see if you can handle basic mathematics via the requirements to get into PTA school.
Did you say 7 years to become an assistant? The program in only 2 years long
He went to get a bachelors first and then went back to get his assistant license
Im not good at math or science like chemistry and crap D:
And i want to make a living to have a house and work fulltime , in san antonio texas says they get paid 25$ and somw placss pay more D: alot of people saying the pay isnt worth it D:
Is the salary worth being a PTA?
I think it's worth it. especially if you get your education from a community college
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Physical THERAPIST Assistant >.> we assist the therapist not therapy. ;-)
Yes, you’re right! I was corrected earlier about this and I will be sure to make this correction in the future! Thank you for your feedback. Are you currently working as a physical therapist assistant right now? If so, which setting are you working
@@drjustinleedpt I'm in my last clinical rotation in WA state, studying to take my licensure exam in April :) My instructors hounded us about making sure we did not make this title mistake throughout the past two years of schooling! It's their biggest pet peeve that has passed onto us also now! haha
I like your channel, thank you for sharing your experiences and interviews.
@@amberolsen0109 ahhhhh!! I had no idea it was such a THING!!! If I had known I would have for sure made an intentional effort to say it correctly. Thank you so much for that. And thank you!!!!! I really appreciate it. I love having BOTH PTs and PTAs comment and give feedback. I’m here to support to in any way I can leading up to your license exam!
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