Therapy & Rehabilitation Careers

PTA vs. OTA: Which Therapy Assistant Career Pays More?

Physical therapist assistant and occupational therapy assistant working with adult patients in a bright outpatient clinic, showing gait training and adaptive daily living activities, diverse staff in scrubs

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) both offer rewarding allied‑health careers, but which pays more? This article compares salary ranges, education costs, accreditation, licensure, job settings and advancement opportunities across the U.S. so you can choose the…

  • 23 mins

How to Become a Respiratory Therapist: Degree Requirements and Licensing

Respiratory therapist supervising students in a hospital training lab with ventilator and simulation manikin

This guide explains how to become a respiratory therapist in the U.S., covering degree paths, accreditation, clinical training, NBRC certification, and state licensure. It helps you compare associate and bachelor’s programs, understand clinical hour expectations and prerequisites, prepare for credentialing…

  • 27 mins