PTA 110 Guide
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The APTA is a professional organization for professionals and students in the field of physical therapy. Check their website for resources on recent news and publications, policies, trends and career information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Health, United States
Health, United States is an annual report on trends in health statistics across the country.
New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA)
The NYPTA is a professional organization for New York-based physical therapy professionals and students. This organization offers resources on legislation, news, events and other groups.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
The official government statistics for careers in the PTA field.
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