Physical Therapist Assistant - Naugatuck Valley Community College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Naugatuck Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The PTA is an assistant to the physical therapist and a valued member of the health team. Career opportunities are in hospitals, school systems, private offices, home health agencies, industry, rehabilitation hospitals and nursing homes. This two year, full-time curriculum for an Associate in Science degree is offered through a collaborative arrangement among Capital, Housatonic, Manchester, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern Connecticut, and Tunxis Community Colleges. The program is based at Naugatuck Valley Community College . The physical therapy courses are held at that college in Waterbury, and more than 90 physical therapy clinics from around the state collaborate with this program to provide internships. The course of study begins in January and includes a minimum of 67 credits. In reading this section candidates must note the special requirements of this program. Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 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 health care 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 health care team. View more details on Naugatuck Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.