Program Mission Statement

Program Values

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.

The pathway for the PTA Program, which includes all pre-requisites, technical education courses, and clinical education experiences is across 6 semesters. The PTA Program is a selective admission program with application submitted by May of that year. All students must have completed and passed the Math elective and BSCI 150 with a C or better prior to the start of the Fall semester. The technical courses begin in the Fall semester, are only offered once a year, and must be successfully completed in order to move forwarded with the program. The program has three full time clinical education experiences planned (4 weeks, 5 weeks, and 7 weeks) for an approximate total of 640 contact hours.

View the PTA program pathway here.