Physical Therapist Assistant - South College - Knoxville

Physical Therapist Assistant from South College - Knoxville is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Health Care Delivery The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a technically educated health provider who assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy and may perform physical therapy interventions selected by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist, helping manage conditions such as back and neck injuries, sprains/strains, and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, birth defects, injuries related to work and sports, and others (American Physical Therapy Association). Overview of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program The South College Physical Therapist Assistant program is a 24-month program leading to an Associate of Science degree . PTA major courses must be completed in the designated order. Classes are taught in the morning and afternoons, Mondays through Fridays. Class schedules may change at the discretion of the institution. Students should be committed to considerable out of classroom preparation and study. Certain methods classes require off-campus site attendance. Clinical education internships are required and administered by South College and take place in a variety of health care delivery facilities in the Knoxville metropolitan area and beyond. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from these off campus educational sites. Students are responsible for costs associated with any emergency services needed while participating in off-site educational activities. Students applying to the Physical Therapist Assistant program must accept the following: 1. A felony conviction may affect ability to attain state licensure 2. Failure to produce proof of the following may severely limit clinical placement (possibly increasing the overall length of the program) and future employment options: a. Negative TB test b. Hepatitis B vaccination or waiver c. CPR training d. Drug screening (increasingly required by internship sites) e. Health Insurance (increasingly required by internship sites) 3. Commit to full attendance and participation in a rigorous educational progam, significant out of class preparation time, and clinical assignments off campus. Prospective students transferring credit into the PTA program should consult with the Executive Vice President and PTA Department Chair regarding transferability of credit. This decision is final. There is no guarantee that transfer credit will be given for major curriculum courses. Students may not take major curriculum classes until official transcripts have been received to verify pre-requisites have been completed. Mission/Purpose The mission of the South College PTA program is to develop knowledgeable, motivated, competent professionals who have the skills necessary to meet the career demands of an entry-level physical therapist assistant and, thereby, serve the diverse needs of their communities. A comprehensive curriculum is maintained, which includes verifying the competence and professionalism of students. To promote an optimal educational experience for all students, diversity in teaching methodology is also practiced. As role models, those involved with the program strive to exhibit the professional attributes expected in the physical therapy profession. Program Goals and Expected Outcomes 1. Graduates will be competent physical therapist assistants who work under the supervision of physical therapists. Students/graduates will demonstrate effective written and oral communicationskills. Students/graduates will implement appropriate physical therapy treatments based on the plan of care established by a licensed physical therapist . Students/graduates will understand the role of the physical therapist assistantand work in a manner consistent with their state practice act and APTA?s Code of Ethics and Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant . Graduates will pass the national physical therapist assistant licensure exam. 2. The program will maintain a comprehensive curriculum developed and taught by qualified faculty in accordance with accreditation standards. Faculty will continually develop and improve a comprehensive didacticcurriculum. Faculty will continually develop and improve a comprehensive clinical education plan. 3. The program, through its faculty and students, will show a commitment to the private and professional communities through activities of continuing education, service, and advocacy for the physical therapy profession. The program will provide faculty with professional development opportunities relevant their topics of instruction, licensure requirements, areasof weakness noted on assessment tools, and desired areas of professional growth. Faculty and students will participate in community service activities. Faculty will be advocates for the physical therapy profession. View more details on South College - Knoxville, TN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.