Programs of Study

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistants are health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist. The PTA program prepares the student to apply intervention techniques to patients with a variety of injuries, diseases, and birth defects and ranging in age from infants to the elderly. PTAs carry out the daily activities of physical therapy such as directing exercises and therapeutic interventions as a part of a care plan designed by the Physical Therapist. Other duties include modification/progression of treatment programs, patient/family education, and participation in discharge planning under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program addresses both clinical and administrative topics, and includes a series of externships following completion of all required course work. (AAS Degree)

Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) Courses:

• Medical Terminology
• Law and Ethics
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Mathematics
• Communications I-Written
• Communications II-Public Speaking
• Introduction to Sociology
• Society and Health

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