Physical Therapist Assistant - Owens Community College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Owens Community College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The program prepares students to be licensed physical therapist assistants who, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, work with patients to improve functional abilities. Prescribed patient treatments may include exercises, coordination movements, and application of various modalities to reduce pain, inflammation and to promote healing. A licensed physical therapist assistant may work in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, in-home care and schools. Student Learning Outcomes: The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is committed to students who, upon completion of the program, are able to: Demonstrate effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, their families, colleagues, health care providers and the public. Communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapists about the patient?s progress and the need for adjustments to be made by the physical therapist in treatment procedures in accordance with changes in patient status. Participate in the teaching of other health care providers, patients and families. Interact with patients and families in a manner that provides appropriate psychosocial support and considers cultural characteristics, socioeconomic differences and the psychological consequences of illness and injury. Work under the supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal and safe manner. Implement a comprehensive treatment plan developed by a physical therapist. Demonstrate competent performance of data collection skills necessary to carry out a plan of care by performing appropriate measurement and assessment techniques within the knowledge and limits of practice to assist the supervising physical therapists in monitoring and modifying the plan of care. Demonstrate competent problem solving during the provision of physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist by: 1. Adjusting interventions within the plan of care (POC). 2. Providing PT interventions effectively to progress the individual patient through the POC. 3. Recognizing when an intervention is inappropriate due to changes in the patient?s status and respond appropriately by communicating with the PT and adjusting the intervention as directed. Effectively document relevant aspects of patient treatment. Develop skills and career through involvement in lifelong learning activities and participation in organizations and activities that promote physical therapy. Demonstrate competence on an examination for licensure as a physical therapist assistant. Transition from this educational program to employment as a PTA. View more details on Owens Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.