Physical Therapist Assistant - Onondaga Community College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Onondaga Community College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description This program is a two-year (four consecutive semesters, followed by one summer) program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree . It is approved by the New York State Education Department, and is fully accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. The program begins in the fall semester only. Your Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. degree will prepare you for employment as a competent entry-level physical therapist assistant. This program provides the education you need to become a skilled technical worker, prepared specifically to perform physical therapy interventions and related duties as assigned by a registered physical therapist . As a PTA, you will work under the supervision of a physical therapist utilizing prescribed activities to help patients recover physical function and strength lost through disease, injury or other causes, and to relieve pain and promote healing. Your patient may be a small child born with physical disabilities or an athlete with a shoulder injury, an older person with limited function because of arthritis or a teenager immobilized by an accident. As a PTA, you might help a patient learn to use crutches or an artificial leg; to maneuver a wheelchair or use adaptive equipment in a home; or to adjust socially and emotionally to a new disability. You may also assist in patient treatment by using physical agents such as heat, electricity and water, as well as providing exercise and massage. Upon completion of all course requirements, the graduate will be eligible to take the national exam to be able to practice in most states, including New York. The program is specifically designed to prepare qualified PTA?s. It is not designed as a preparatory program for a physical therapy degree . Most states (including New York) require state certification to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant . View more details on Onondaga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.