Students

• To become a Physical Therapist Assistant you will need to obtain an Associate's degree, as a matriculated student at a community college. It generally takes about 2 years to earn an Associate's degree. To work in New Jersey a PTA must be licensed by the state; then work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• To become a Physical Therapist you need to obtain a Master's degree in physical therapy or a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree before taking the licensure exam that allows you to practice as a PT. 

How to become a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant 

(for High School and Undergrad Students)

• "Move Toward a Physical Therapist Career (.ppt)" is an APTA PowerPoint slideshow intended for use by high school and college students who are interested in learning more about physical therapist education and careers. Physical therapists are also invited to use the slides for presentations at college and career fairs.

• Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist Assistant

APTANJ Student Special Interest Group

Additional information coming soon.