Physical Therapist Assistant - Spokane Falls Community College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Spokane Falls Community College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description SFCC offers a two-year program which includes study in anatomy and physiology, social science, technical physical therapy courses and practical clinical experience in area health care facilities affiliated with the college. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The technical courses for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program are not designed to transfer to four-year schools. Physical therapist assistants duties include: a) designing exercise programs and treatments that are within the plan of care proposed by the physical therapist b) training patients to use special equipment that will make life easier; c) applying equipment such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound which decrease pain and increase functions; and d) keeping records and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient's progress. Physical therapist assistants work with all ages and are employed in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, pediatric facilities or school systems, private physical therapy clinics, home health care agencies, and extended care facilities. The PTA program incorporates a selective process for admission. This process uses a point system based on coursework and experience as outlined in the application. Please be aware that the completion of all prerequisites does not ensure admission to the program. Program Goals Upon graduation from the physical therapist assistant program, the student will be prepared to: Sit for the Physical Therapist Assistant National Licensure Exam. Perform physical therapy in a variety of patient care settings under the supervision of a physical therapist (PT). Obtain employment as a health care professional. Demonstrate professional behaviors including responsibility, compassion, respect, effective communication and ethical standards. Career Opportunities Nationally, job placement of PTA graduates is excellent. The physical therapist assistant profession is rated by the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics as one of the fastest growing professions through 2014. Starting salaries vary in range, but start at approximately $18-$21 per hour. Licensure is required in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. View more details on Spokane Falls Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.