Physical Therapist Assistant - Mt Hood Community College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Mt Hood Community College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Mt. Hood Community College is two years in length, leading to an associate degree . Course work consists of lecture and laboratory instruction on campus, and supervised clinical experience in health care facilities in the Portland metropolitan area and throughout the state. Upon taking the state board examination and becoming licensed, the assistant is qualified to work in any health care facility which provides supervision by a licensed physical therapist. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an effective plan of care review Demonstrate effective procedural interventions as established in the plan of care Demonstrate effective teaching strategies Demonstrate appropriate progression within the established plan of care Demonstrate competency in data collection skills to measure patient status or progress Demonstrate competency in documentation of patient care Demonstrate effective intervention in emergencies and the maintenance of a safe working environment Demonstrate an understanding of the use of healthcare literature Demonstrate competence in education of others in the health care tem regarding the role of the PTA Demonstrate effective resource management (human, fiscal, systems) Demonstrate standards of behavior appropriate to the profession Demonstrate effective communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team Demonstrate health promoting behaviors and recognize opportunities to educate others about health, wellness and prevention Demonstrate effective self-assessment and a willingness to engage in self-directed career development. View more details on Mt Hood Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.