Comments on: Becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant http://physical-therapy-schools.info/programs-training-careers-14/becoming-a-physical-therapy-assistant Physical Therapist Programs | PTA Courses and Training Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:45:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: admin http://physical-therapy-schools.info/programs-training-careers-14/becoming-a-physical-therapy-assistant#comment-37 admin Sat, 08 May 2010 03:39:51 +0000 http://physical-therapy-schools.info/?p=100#comment-37 It is important to check local and state guidelines regarding the background check and requirements. A history that is less then perfect will not always prelcude one from becoming a PTA. In some cases it is possible to enroll in a program without a background test, but ultimately if you cannot meet the local or state requirements to apply for a license or certification then taking the courses will do you little good. These requirments vary by region and it is always wise to investigate what exactly the health and safety code for your areas says regarding a persons criminal history. More often then not, some well meaning but ignorant person will express "half truths" regarding criminal backrounds and the abilty of your past to prevent you having a professional career. Make sure you have the "whole truth" before you decide which direction is right for you. State law (which is in the health and safety code) is where the buck usually stops and many times academic staff and even front desk state employees are ignorant of what exactly the law says. It is important to check local and state guidelines regarding the background check and requirements. A history that is less then perfect will not always prelcude one from becoming a PTA. In some cases it is possible to enroll in a program without a background test, but ultimately if you cannot meet the local or state requirements to apply for a license or certification then taking the courses will do you little good. These requirments vary by region and it is always wise to investigate what exactly the health and safety code for your areas says regarding a persons criminal history.

More often then not, some well meaning but ignorant person will express “half truths” regarding criminal backrounds and the abilty of your past to prevent you having a professional career. Make sure you have the “whole truth” before you decide which direction is right for you. State law (which is in the health and safety code) is where the buck usually stops and many times academic staff and even front desk state employees are ignorant of what exactly the law says.

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