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Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medical or health-related conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTAs work in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health, extended care facilities, schools, and sports facilities.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to

  • Follow a plan of care established by a physical therapist and carry out physical therapy interventions in a safe, ethical, and competent manner at entry-level;
  • Demonstrate effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills with patients, families/caregivers, health care providers, peers, third-party payers, and the public;
  • Recognize the need for continued personal and professional growth to ensure competence in current practices of physical therapy and a commitment to lifelong learning;
  • Demonstrate behavioral expectations as established by the APTA in the Values-Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant (January 2011);
  • Participate as an effective member of the health care team and educate the health care community on the respective roles of the PT and PTA; and
  • Show a personal commitment of health and wellness and dedication to serve to the profession of physical therapy and the community.
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