Physical Therapist Assistants are regulated in California and are required to be licensed. The Physical Therapy Board of California, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, is responsible for both Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants.
The process of becoming licensed as a PTA has multiple steps that require contribution from the program, student, the college, the state licensing agency, and FSBPT. The ICPTAE will guide the student through this process to prepare the student for successful completion of the program and licensure to practice.