Physical Therapist Assistant - Manchester Community College - Manchester

Physical Therapist Assistant from Manchester Community College - Manchester is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Design The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) associate degree program prepares students to function in healthcare settings as an entry level practitioner within the boundaries and scope of practice of a physical therapist assistant and under the supervision of a physical therapist . PTAs practice in hospitals, school systems, private offices, home health agencies, industry, rehabilitation hospitals and nursing homes. The program is offered through a collaborative arrangement between Capital Community College, Housatonic Community College, Manchester Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Northwestern Connecticut Community College and Tunxis Community College. The A.S. degree is awarded by Manchester Community College. The two-year course of study begins in January and includes a minimum of 63 credits in science, mathematics, psychology, social sciences and humanities. Eight physical therapy courses, which have a strong foundation in the sciences and in professional practice standards, are also required. Twelve credits are earned during the final semester in clinical practicums. These are done in physical therapy clinics that are affiliated with this PTA program. Due to standards set by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), students are advised that the healthcare facilities to which they are assigned for clinical rotations may require that they submit to a criminal background check before beginning their clinical experiences. Manchester Community College cannot be responsible for finding an alternate clinical placement for a student who fails to pass the background check. A student who is unable to complete the required clinical experience will be unable to complete the requirements for the associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant but may be able to apply some or all of the credits completed to an associate degree in General Studies. Students are advised to meet with an MCC counselor to discuss degree completion requirements. All physical therapy classes are held during the day at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury and the clinical practicums require 40 hours of attendance weekly throughout that semester. Non-professional courses will be taken at Manchester Community College. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of all Physical Therapist Assistant program requirements, graduates will: 1. Sit for examination for state licensure/registration as a physical therapist assistant . 2. Perform physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist . 3. Accurately obtain patient information through data collection. 4. Demonstrate accurate problem-solving abilities when working as a physical therapist assistant. 5. Competently communicate with physical therapists , patients, families and other healthcare providers. 6. Effectively provide education to patients, families and other caregivers. 7. Produce documentation supporting physical therapy services. 8. Demonstrate behaviors that comply with appropriate statutes and with the ethical standards established by the American Physical Therapy Association. 9. Competently function within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. View more details on Manchester Community College - Manchester, CT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.