PTA Goals and Outcomes PTA Goals and Outcomes

PTA Goals and Outcomes

The FCC Physical Therapist Assistant program opened in August 2022. Outcomes required by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) to be publicly reported include a minimum of: graduation rate, first time licensure exam pass rate, ultimate licensure exam pass rate, and employment rate (all averaged over the most recent two years of the program).  These outcomes will be shared as available after the program graduates the first cohort in May 2024.


GOALS

  • Integrate evidence and demonstrate critical thinking to support clinical decision-making.
  • Progress, monitor through data collection, respond to changes, and provide effective interventions for patient management across the lifespan within the scope of Physical Therapist Assistant practice and under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with patients, families, and other health care providers
  • Function as an entry-level general physical therapist assistant that provides competent skilled therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
  • Communicate effectively in a culturally competent manner with other healthcare providers as well as patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate of lifelong learning, professional development, and/or community/professional service.

OUTCOMES

Admission Year 2022 2023      
# of students who applied and met the minimum requirements 17 20
# of students accepted 17 20
Contact
Director of Physical Therapist Assistant Education
Amelia Iams, PT, DPT, CIDN, CKTP, CCI
Frederick Community College
Phone: 301.846.2644
Email: [email protected]

Director of PTA Clinical Education
Ashley Dicks, PT, DPT, CCI
Frederick Community College
Phone: 301.846.2644
Email: [email protected]

Associate Vice President and Dean of Health, Business, Technology, and Science
Sandy McCombe Waller PhD, PT, NCS
Frederick Community College
Phone: 301.624.2826
Email: [email protected]
Health Science Advising
Last Name A-K:
Jennifer McAninley
[email protected]

Last Name L-Z:
Career & Academic Planning Services
[email protected]