Therapy Assistants, ListServ Summary, July 2026

Rehab administrators answer questions regarding Use of Therapy Assistants (PTA/COTA). IPRC archives information collected by the Pediatric Rehab Administrator’s ListServ as a public service to the entire Pediatric Rehabilitation Community. All information is posted in summary format and has been de-identified. Search through past queries for responses to rehabilitation related questions.

Original Question(s):

1. Do you use COTAs and/or PTAs in your pediatric therapy settings?
2. If you use COTAs or PTAs, in what setting do they practice?
3. If you DO NOT use COTAs or PTAs in pediatric therapy, why?

Summary of Responses (De-identified)