Certification: Physical Therapy Aide Online National Certification (CPTA)
P.O. Box 1487 Lowell, AR 72745
A physical therapy aide helps the physical therapist in patient care, treatments to improve mobility, pain relief, or prevention; he or she helps to lessen patient disability, making therapy sessions more productive, as well as organize and prepare for therapy sessions.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- No
- More than two years of work experience required?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
Online Exam
Online Exam, comprised of 150 multiple choice questions, with 120 minute time allotment. Exam fee includes free retake, and practice tests. Eligibility information and FAQ can be reviewed here: https://www.americanalliedhealth.com/information-center
Core
- The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
- The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
- The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.