What letters can a licensed PTA use with their name?

A licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is entitled to use the designation "PTA" after their name to indicate their professional qualifications. This abbreviation stands for Physical Therapist Assistant, which accurately reflects their role in the healthcare system as support staff for physical therapists.

Using "PT" is strictly reserved for Physical Therapists, who have completed the necessary educational requirements and hold a different level of licensure. Therefore, a PTA is not legally allowed to use "PT," as it could misrepresent their qualifications and create confusion regarding their professional role. Similarly, "LPT" (licensed physical therapist) and "RPT" (registered physical therapist) are terms that denote different credentials that a PTA does not possess.

Thus, "PTA" is the appropriate and authorized designation that accurately represents the licensure and scope of practice of a Physical Therapist Assistant.