Will getting a PT aide certificate be helpful at all?

[calli4591]

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Hello everybody,

I have a general question regarding attaining a PT aide certificate. I've looked up some PT aide positions offered at clinics, hospitals etc, most of which does not require a certificate but do require at least 1 year of experience as a PT aide.

Will getting a PT aide certificate help me at all? I have no experience in the field and am finding difficulty trying to find a entry level PT aide position so I could start stacking my observation hours.

Does anybody know what's the best thing to do in this situation?

Thanks!

 

[aspiringpt4191]

Hey! I've been working as a PT tech for about three years. Honestly I've had job interviews and didn't get it because of lack of experience and finally I got a job, but it was on the job training that I received from other PT's, PTA's, and other techs on exercises, ultrasound, estim, etc. What helped me get the job was that I shadowed and volunteered at a few clinics and watched all of those things happen. I expressed that in my interview that I have the drive to learn and have been in the setting (which they like to see that you know the flow of a clinic). Ultimately, you don't need a certificate to be a tech. Just a background in science is what they look for and that you've been exposed to PT settings. In my opinion, save the money on getting the certificate and volunteer at clinics in order to get that experience. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have questions!

Good luck! 🙂


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[calli4591]

Hey! I've been working as a PT tech for about three years. Honestly I've had job interviews and didn't get it because of lack of experience and finally I got a job, but it was on the job training that I received from other PT's, PTA's, and other techs on exercises, ultrasound, estim, etc. What helped me get the job was that I shadowed and volunteered at a few clinics and watched all of those things happen. I expressed that in my interview that I have the drive to learn and have been in the setting (which they like to see that you know the flow of a clinic). Ultimately, you don't need a certificate to be a tech. Just a background in science is what they look for and that you've been exposed to PT settings. In my opinion, save the money on getting the certificate and volunteer at clinics in order to get that experience. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have questions!

Good luck! 🙂


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From your volunteer experience, what skills did you learn that you didn't already know and from that, what helped you stand out from the rest of the applicants?

This helps a lot! Thank you for sharing your experience!