Introduction
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is a full-time, two-year program distributed over five semesters.
Classroom, laboratory and clinical components are integrated throughout the curriculum to develop appropriate skills. The clinical component consists of three separate rotations, each with a distinct emphasis.
Clinical affiliations are offered across the region.
The program culminates in the awarding of the Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion. Graduates are eligible to take the State Board Licensing Examination for the Physical Therapist Assistant in any state that offers the license examination.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program also requires that all students be able to perform all physical job functions that are expected from a physical therapist assistant in the clinic.
Program Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Mission
The mission of the program is to provide a curriculum which meets the needs of its students and graduate employers in its service area through quality didactic coursework and clinical education experiences that are reflective of contemporary physical therapy practice. The program is committed to preparing competent, ethical and knowledgeable graduates who are life-long learners.
Vision
The vision of the PTA program of JCHS is to be a leader in providing formal and continuing PTA education.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program of Study
JCHS Curriculum Requirement: All courses with a PTA prefix must be taken in the sequence listed. Students must successfully complete the first-year courses before advancing to the second year. The student must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all PTA courses and BIO courses in order to advance to the next semester. Each PTA course is a prerequisite to subsequent courses. |
