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Physical Therapist Assistant

Regulatory Agencies

State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
The Board of Physical Therapy is a licensing and regulatory organization, created to protect the public from incompetent, unprofessional and unlawful practice of physical therapy.
Physical Therapy Practice Act
Code of Alabama Title 34 Chapter 24 Article 5 Physical Therapists

National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination

PrepStep provides online practice exams for the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination.
See the instructions below on accessing the PTA content.

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Select either of the links under the heading Prepare for Physical Therapist Assistant Certification.
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