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Physical Therapist Assistant Schools in West Virginia – WV

By Laura Wrede, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 22 2010

Education Requirements for Physical Therapy Assistants in West Virginia

West Virginia was originally part of Virginia. During the Civil War, West Virginia broke away from Virginia, one of the only two states to have formed during that time in our nation’s history. West Virginia is part of what is commonly referred to as “the South”. It is known as the mountain state because it is surrounded by the giant Appalachian Mountains.

West Virginia cities are mostly small and rural mountain towns, many retaining a yesteryear like charm. There are several busy metropolitan areas; however, offering many of the advantages that come with city life such as theater, shopping, transportation, and health care.

You’ll earn an associate’s degree in two years through online or campus based West Virginia physical therapy assistant schools. These programs will need to be concentrated in the areas that you will find useful when it comes time to work with clients. As a PTA, you are going to be continually working in motion and movement of the human body. The areas of study will include those scientific courses that focus on how the body is designed mechanically and how it functions by taking courses such as Biology and physiology.

Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistants must take a minimum of 10 hours of coursework in order to renew their license. This additional education will be valuable; as it will help, you keep current on the best practices in your field, allowing you to be a more effective practitioner.

Salary Forecast

A Physical Therapist Assistant in West Virginia will receive compensation that exceeds some of the neighboring states. The average salary has a span from $62,000 to $89,000 a year.

http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=Physical+Therapy+Assistant&l1=west+virginia

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Physical Therapy Assistants in Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg and Wheeling, West Virginia 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 Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital, Wheeling Hospital, Saint Mary's Medical Center and Ruby Memorial Hospital.