Physical Therapist Assistant Resources
Student Resources
- Physical Therapist Assistant Fact Sheet
- Frequently Asked Questions
- PTA Recommended Pathway for Completion in 2.5 years with General Education
- PTA Clinical Education Handbook
- PTA Student Policy Handbook
- PTA Student Lab Manual
Faculty Resources
Web Resources
Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085 - (703) 684-2782 or 1-800-999-2782
- Purpose: National Accreditation Agency for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- 3030 Potomac Ave. Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085 - 1-800-999-2782
- Purpose: National Professional Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant Organization. Offers continuing education and student memberships. Students may search this website to explore career opportunities as a Physical Therapist Assistant. There are also resources for physical therapy journals, sub specialties in PTA, job listings and legislature at the national level involving physical therapy.
California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
- 1990 Del Paso Road
Sacramento, CA 95834 - 1-800-743-2782
- Email: CPTA@ccapta.org
- Purpose: California Professional Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant Organization. Offers continuing education and student memberships. Resources for current issues in physical therapy interventions and state legislature issues for California are also included on the website.
Department of Consumer Affairs Physical Therapy Board of California
- 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 2600
Sacramento, CA 95815 - (916) 561-8200
- Purpose: The PTBC is a California State government agency, which licenses and disciplines physical therapist and physical therapist assistants.
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
- 124 West Street South, Third Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314 - (703) 299-3100
- Purpose: Organization for taking National Exam and California Jurisprudence Exam for licensure to become a Physical Therapist Assistant.
