Physical Therapist Assistant - Midlands Technical College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Midlands Technical College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical health-care worker who carries out patient treatment programs under the supervision of a physical therapist. The assistant works to relieve pain and/or increase function in patients via therapeutic application of heat, cold, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, exercise, gait, and functional activity. Clinical experience is provided in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation agencies, schools, private offices, and long-term care facilities. The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum is sequenced in a one-plus-one format that allows the student to complete the general education courses (Phase I) in a flexible format. During Phase I, the student can complete not only the academic requirements needed for the associate degree , but can also complete the observation requirements and all necessary documentation required prior to interviewing for the technical portion (Phase II) of the degree. Movement into the second phase is dependent on successful completion of the pre-PTA certificate and additional specific admissions requirements found below. The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. View more details on Midlands Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.