Question

Introduction to Physical therapist , chapter 3

What are two similarities & two differences of the PT/PTA education process?

Answer 1

Physical therapist vs Physical therapist Assistant differences

• The course length of physical therapist is lengthier and requires a Bachelors degree whereas physical therapist assistants requires two years of senior years of college to attain the Bachelors degree.
• PT s have higher income and to get admissions to PT courses is difficult,due to its competetiveness.But the salary is less for PTA compared to PT

Similarities

• Both the PTs and PTA needs and values are equally considered by the profession.
• Both the PT and PTA collaborate with each other and shares equal partnership in the sucess of the patient in the rehabilitation program.