Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Program Goals

The goals of the physical therapist assistant program are to develop graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to:

• Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists
• Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner
• Provide care in a sensitive and compassionate manner
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non-verbally including accurate written communication and documentation
• Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience
• Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
• Demonstrate appropriate decision making
• Transition to successful employment as PTAs