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Physical Therapist Assistant Schools in New York – NY

By Jennifer Williams, allied health world Contributing Writer
Published: January, 11 2010

Education and Degrees for New York Physical Therapy Assistants

In order to be eligible for New York State licensure, each student will need to have at least an Associate’s Degree earned online or through campus based New York physical therapy assistant schools. This type of educational study typically takes 2 years to complete.

The associate’s degree program will comprehensively teach the student the basic anatomy, structures and functions of the human body. Learning these structures and their functions as they relate to the body are extremely important when learning the role that physical therapy plays in regards to them.

The educational program that you choose needs to be not only accredited, but it also needs to be comprehensive in all matters relating to physical therapy. This is important because your knowledge will be tested and required to work in this career field.

When going to school to be a physical therapist assistant, you can elect to go to school online or you can choose a more conventional method of education. However, it is important not to overlook online education because it opens up many other school possibilities. Likewise, it also gives you the advantage of studying from home at your own pace.

What is the Income of This Profession in New York?

A physical therapist assistant will have an average income of $75,000 each year.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Physical Therapy Assistants in New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers and Syracuse, New York may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Presbyterian Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Brookdale Hospital.

References:

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, www.fsbpt.org
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, www.apta.org
www.indeed.com
New York State Office of the Professions, www.op.nysed.gov