Physical Therapist Assistant - Lake Superior College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Lake Superior College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program provides an opportunity to become an educated health care provider who delivers physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. The PTA is able to observe and assess the patient's condition, teach exercises and activities of daily living, use specialized equipment, demonstrate professional skills while implementing treatment procedures, observe the patient's response to treatment, and document. Physical therapy practitioners minimize physical disability, movement dysfunction, and pain. Physical therapist assistants may find opportunity to work in a variety of settings. Program outcomes include: GRADUATES OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM WILL BE ABLE TO: Work under the supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe and effective manner. Implement a comprehensive treatment plan developed by a physical therapist. Communicate regularly with supervising physical therapists about the patient's progress and the need for adjustments to be made by the physical therapist in treatment procedures in accordance with changes in patient status. Perform appropriate data collection techniques within the knowledge and limits of practice to assist supervising physical therapists in monitoring and modifying the plan of care. Interact with patients and families in a manner which provides the desired psychosocial support including the recognition of cultural and socioeconomic differences. Participate in the teaching of other health care providers, patients and families. Document relevant aspects of patient treatment. Participate in discharge planning and follow-up care. Demonstrate effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication with patients and their families, colleagues, health care providers, and the public. Demonstrate an understanding of levels of authority and responsibility; planning, time management, supervisory process, performance evaluations, policies and procedures; fiscal considerations for physical therapy providers and consumers; continuous quality improvement; and evidence-based practice. Demonstrate professional behaviors required for success in the field of physical therapy Identify career development and life-long learning opportunities. View more details on Lake Superior College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.