Physical Therapy
Technician Certification (PTTC)
The Physical Therapy Technician Certification (PTTC) is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), demonstrating that it meets nationally recognized standards for certification programs and is respected by employers in all 50 U.S.
What Does a Physical Therapy Technician Do?
A Physical Therapy Technician can participate in a variety of healthcare settings such as Health Practitioners’ Offices, or General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, Physical Therapy Technicians perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations.
Common responsibilities include:
- Preparing the patient and the treatment area
- Helping patients to move to or from therapy area
- Keeping the treatment area clean and organized
- Completing insurance forms
- Scheduling treatment sessions
Why Earn a Physical Therapy Technician Certification?
A PTTC Certification can help you stand out to employers while demonstrating your competency in patient care, healthcare documentation, and therapeutic modalities.
Benefits of becoming a Physical Therapy Technician include:
- Validate your professional knowledge and skills
- Increase employment opportunities
- Healthcare certifications
- Strengthen your resume
- Demonstrate your commitment to quality patient care
- Gain confidence entering the healthcare workforce
- Earn a nationally accredited credential recognized by employers
PTTC Certification Exam Information
- Abbreviation: PTTC
- Total Number of questions on exam: 100
- Allotted time for exam: 2 hours
- Modality available: Online, Paper/Pencil
- Live Remote Proctoring Available: Yes
- Cost includes Study Material
Patient aTechnician Exam Competencies
- Anatomy and Physiology (12%)
- Patient Care/Administrative (26%)
- Medical Law and Ethics (12%)
- OSHA/Infection Control (4%)
- Patient Prep/Positioning (8%)
- Therapeutic Modalities (22%)
- Medical Terminology (16%)
Awarding body
Certificate will be awarded by American Medical Certificate Association (AMCA). The AMCA Physical Therapy Technician Certification (PTTC) is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), demonstrating that it meets nationally recognized standards for certification programs and is respected by employers in all 50 U.S. States and Internationally.