Physical therapist assistants (PTA) provide direct client care under the supervision of a physical therapist and help improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities due to injury or disease.
程序选项
- The program includes interactive classroom experiences along with 720 hours of supervised clinical rotations.
- Both programs have identical clinical experiences in local facilities. Web based learning is an excellent option for many students but it not for everyone and careful consideration should be taken before pursuing this option.
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Traditional option
- The PTA program offers a traditional classroom lecture program with labs beginning each fall semester.
- Once admitted the program is 4 semesters with the first 3 semesters typically meeting Monday through Thursday.
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基于Web的选项
- The web based program where "lecture" materials are learned in a distance education format and the student spends 1-2 mornings a week in the lab for learning and examinations.
- Is web based learning is right for you? 访问 十大娱乐彩票平台's Distance Education frequently asked questions page.
Program admission
Additional steps are required for acceptance into this program beyond the standard 十大娱乐彩票平台 admissions application. This is a 4 semester program (additional semesters of prerequisites) that accepts approximately 22 students in the on ground program and 14 students in the web based program annually.
If you have additional questions about the application process please email the PTA Program Coordinator Dr. 兰迪·雷顿在 兰迪.leighton@basilinfracon.com.
Admission instructionsProgram Acceptance
Students accepted into the program will work directly with the program coordinator to determine next steps. Students not accepted into the program should contact the Student Advising Department or the 十大娱乐彩票平台-Penn谷 Health Science Institute (healthcare@basilinfracon.com) to determine next steps.
认证
The PTA program at 十大娱乐彩票平台-Penn谷 is accredited by:
十大娱乐彩票平台- Penn Valley PTA项目 is accredited by the Commission on 认证 in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; 电话:703.706.3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: capteonline.org.
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Randy Leighton, MSPT, Ph值.D. at 816.604.4808或电子邮件 兰迪.leighton@basilinfracon.com.
职业生涯
PTAs work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, sports clinics, rehabilitation centers, extended-care facilities and schools.
Bright outlook for Physical Therapist Assistants
访问 Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed 对于这个职业.
More program information
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Upon successful completion of the PTA program graduates are eligible to sit for the state licensure examination through the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
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PTAs interact directly with the clients to provide direct client care so they need to be personable, empathetic, motivators and educators.
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Physical strength, agility, quick reactions, strong verbal and written communication 技能
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参观 PTA 必要的技能 page 了解更多.
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Students with instructional feedback or concerns should follow the feedback process outlined in the course syllabus. For other feedback please contact Tarana Chapple, Associate Dean of Instruction at 816.604.4344.
Two Years Outcome Report
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PTA项目 毕业一年 CAPTE 毕业率 基于Web的 2021 81.8% 2022 81.8% 平均 81.8% Traditional Program 2021 84.2% 2022 83.3% 平均 83.75% -
*student plans to retestPTA项目 毕业一年 Licensure Pass Rate 基于Web的 2021 83.3%* 2022 100% 平均 91.7% Traditional Program 2021 100% 2022 86.7%* 平均 93.4% -
PTA项目 毕业一年 CAPTE 毕业率 基于Web的 2021 100% 2022 100% 平均 100% Traditional Program 2021 100% 2022 93% 平均 96.5%