Physical Therapist Assistant
Tommy Winston, DPT, CMP
Program Coordinator
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a two-year integrated program taught over five semesters. During the program, students are given the opportunity to master the theories and principles of treatment to work with patients to relieve impairments, overcome disability, and restore movement, skills, and function. Classes include lecture and laboratory sessions to develop knowledge, skills, and the attitudes required of an entry-level physical therapist assistant. Upon completion of the curriculum plan the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. As a licensed physical therapist assistant, graduates are eligible to work under the direction of a physical therapist in a variety of health care settings providing physical therapy service to patients.
The graduation rate for classes graduating from 2017-2019 is 83.3 percent. Licensure exam pass rates are 97.1 percent on first attempt for classes graduating 2017-2019, 97 percent overall. The employment rate for graduates is 94 percent in part time or full time settings.