An education program, outside the United States, determined to besubstantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in theUnited States, by a credential evaluation organization, approved by theAmerican Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8CFR 212.15 as it relates to Physical Therapists; andd. Online certification is not accepted Compensation: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers.