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    I am writing this easy to tell my plans after graduating from high school are to, Go to a two year college at Bossier Parish Community College.And I will taking Physical Therapist Assistant. Knowing math will help me in this field because in this that field you have to know math and science. Even though that math is hard for me and it is not easy to do i need to learn how to do it. In the following paragraph i will discuss how knowing math will help you in the medical field. Knowing how to perform

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    “Your optimism is killing me,” a patient replied after my attempt to encourage her to try to stand up, so she could attend a physical therapy session. Though I took her comment with a grain of salt, it was the cornerstone for the reputation I would build during my career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Most clinicians shy away from challenging personalities; not me, I strive to be different. It’s been three years since that patient discharged home against medical advice. which ignited fuel to

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    band and HS choir. Some of the awards range from the best dancer to one of the most dedicated members. I have not yet finished high school, but it is my senior year. After I graduate I plan on attending Shawnee State University to become a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Life means a lot to me, I am very

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    The change agent experience that I chose to write about was an experience or revelation that I had towards the end of this semester. At Nebraska Methodist College I was enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and for a while, I thought it was the right thing for me; however, as time went on I realized that it wasn't the right fit for me. Walking into my finals I felt unprepared, just like I do almost every time I take a test. However, this felt different, I didn't realize how at the

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    feels good about themselves when they help someone accomplish something. I feel overwhelmed with joy when I help people. Becoming a physical therapist assistant (pta) will allow me to feel that kind of happiness. Whereas I want to become a physical therapist assistant so I can help people, a physical therapist assistant is the perfect career for me given that physical therapy will always be needed. This career will allow me to interact with patients and learn about them. I will help patients regain

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    means that their is something else in life you were meant to do. For me I'm a soccer player and I have been playing since I was 8 I keep on planning to play til College. Where I find the career that I want which I have decided on being a Physical Therapist Assistant, Engineer, or an entrepreneur. My dad wants me to be an Entrepreneur because it's a very smart job to have and I really like PTA so I haven't decided which I will in college where I will learn a lot more about the job. I like PTA because

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    A Physical Therapist Assistant is a job occupation that involves assisting a Physical Therapist who helps with the rehabilitation of individuals who have past injuries or are working towards strengthening what they are weak with. They help people get back to their normal self and ready to operate in society normally. The Physical Therapist Assistant mostly helps with the workouts and stretches that patients have to do. They help with impairments, disabilities, and their mobility(U.S. Bureau of Labor

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    Physical therapist assistant (PTAs) provide physical therapy procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist, is the responsibility of the PTAs to keep a record of the patient’s responses to treatments and report it to the Physical Therapist. PTAs help patients of all ages to recover from injuries and illnesses to regain movement, relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities. The treatment procedures that a PTA provide may include exercises, massages, training for activities

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    Physical Therapist Assistant Your speed doesn’t matter, forward is forward. No matter where you are, life can give you a second chance. So, within every step back it is possible to take a step forward. No one is ever alone. Someone is always there to help when feelings of hopeless negatives sets in. Physical Therapist Assistants are necessary in hopeless situations to give you an ability to continue moving forward onto your full potential. A Physical Therapist Assistant can help you to manage someone

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    Questionnaire one was sent to physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapists assistants (PTAs) asking for feedback on the scheduling system. To better understand the concerns, the hope was to get involvement from 20 therapists; however, eight therapists responded. Additionally, questionnaire two was sent the Rehab Schedulers (RS) along with the Rehab Support Assistants (RSAs), which 12 participants were more than happy to reply. Each set of participants

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