Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals with medical and health-related conditions which limit their ability to perform functional activities.
The goal of physical therapy treatment is to restore function, reduce pain and prevent disability. PTAs provide care for people in hospitals, outpatient clinics, patients’ homes, schools, work settings, nursing homes and fitness facilities.
Our Physical Therapist Assistant program is five semesters long and includes three six-week clinical rotations under the supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Our faculty provides a combination of individual attention, a friendly atmosphere and a small student-to-faculty ratio.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) given by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) to become a licensed physical therapist assistant. The state of Texas requires a license to practice. Licensure involves a separate application process and is based on successful completion of the NPTE.
Enrollment in this program is limited. See the Selective Admissions requirements in the Admission section of this Catalog.
Marketable skills for this award include: critical thinking, flexibility/adaptability, interpersonal skills, problem solving, team work and technical skills.
Associate of Applied Science
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