This document, which is designed for use in developing a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of physical therapist assistant, lists technical competencies and competency builders for 16 units pertinent to the health technologies cluster in general as well as those specific to the occupation of physical therapist assistant. The following skill areas are covered in the general units: employability; professionalism; teamwork; computer literacy; documentation; infection control and risk management; medical terminology; anatomy, physiology, and pathology; medical law and ethics; psychology of stress; psychology of human relations; first aid and medical emergencies; general administrative duties; vital signs; nutrition; and patient education. The five competencies specific to the occupation of physical therapist assistant are as follows: define patient needs, monitor patient progress, develop therapeutic interventions, perform therapeutic measures, and demonstrate basic knowledge of kinesiology. (MN)