Physical Therapist Assistant Certification

Physical therapist assistants work very closely with their patients. As a result, employers look for individuals who are the most qualified.

To determine which candidate will receive the job, they look at two big factors: attitude and credentials. Since attitude isn’t judged until the interview, your resume and credentials need to stand out.

The credentials that employers look for include:

• The caliber of your education
• Related work and/or externship experience
• Industry certifications

Highlight your credentials by earning your certification

As a Herzing graduate, your resume will include a high-quality, accredited* education and experience. Our coursework involves a hands-on approach to give our students a solid skill base and includes an externship to provide professional experience. In addition, our graduates are fully prepared to pass the National Physical Therapy Exam.

Some states may also require physical therapist assistants to pass state exams. Many states also require continuing education credits for physical therapist assistants to maintain licensure. Complete information on regulations can be obtained from state licensing boards.

For more information and networking help contact the
American Physical Therapy Association.

The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant program at the Orlando campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). CAPTE can be contacted at 800-999-APTA or www.apta.org.

Herzing University student data for Physical Therapist Assistant programs