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Physical Therapist Assistant Complete Program Information

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student success, and while not guaranteed, passage of the licensure exam and a career as a physical<br />

therapist assistant.<br />

<strong>Program</strong> graduates are expected to ethically respond to the needs of their patients with technical<br />

competence and compassion. They are aware of the need to update their knowledge and skill through<br />

active participation in professional societies, continuing education activities, and lifelong learning.<br />

MISSION STATEMENT<br />

The mission of the <strong>Physical</strong> <strong>Therapist</strong> <strong>Assistant</strong> <strong>Program</strong> is to provide the resources, curriculum, and<br />

clinical education experiences to enable graduates to obtain entry-level skills as a physical therapist<br />

assistant.<br />

PROGRAM GOALS<br />

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To provide quality education in the preparation of physical therapist assistants for entry level<br />

positions.<br />

To prepare the student to meet the requirements established for licensure exam.<br />

To develop the student's ability to function as an active member of the health care team.<br />

To foster problem solving skills and lifelong learning.<br />

To ensure program quality with an assessment program to measure achievement of program goals,<br />

learning outcomes, CAPTE standards for program completion, state boards success, job<br />

placement, and employer satisfaction of graduates.<br />

PROGRAM OUTCOMES<br />

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:<br />

1. Participate as a member of the health care team.<br />

2. Competently perform technical entry-level skills as a physical therapist assistant.<br />

3. Understand the role of the physical therapist assistant in the delivery of physical therapy services<br />

under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.<br />

4. Assume responsibility in professional judgment and ethics.<br />

5. Demonstrate effective communication skills.<br />

6 Assume responsibility for provision of quality physical therapy services.<br />

7. Accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.<br />

8. Meet the College’s requirements for the Associate’s in Applied Science degree.<br />

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