Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's Degree

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Revitalize Your Career Prospects!

	Develop skills in key physical therapy interventions. Train with actual patients in a clinical setting under the supervision of licensed physical therapy practitioners. Prepare for your board exam to become a licensed physical therapy assistant in the state where you choose to work.

Therapies for Various Age Groups
The demand for physical therapist assistants is expected to be high, and job prospects are very good for the future, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.⁽¹⁾ Remington College’s 24-month⁽²⁾ Physical Therapist Assistant associate’s degree program⁽³⁾ helps to prepare you for this challenging and rewarding health care specialty area by offering a program of classroom study, hands-on labs, and planned clinical education experiences. Remington's physical therapist assistant program is currently offered at our Cleveland West Campus in North Olmstead, Ohio.



People in every age group, from pediatric to geriatric, have a need for specialized therapies to help with a variety of orthopedic, medical, and neurological conditions. As a physical therapist assistant, you may be called on to help individuals with exercise to improve their mobility, strength, or coordination or to perform gait training, massage, and other therapies to relieve pain and improve function.

Program Mission and Goals
The mission of the PTA Program is “to prepare individuals to practice as a physical therapy assistant under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.” The program’s goal is “to develop students into ethical, safe, and critical-thinking members of the health care team who assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy.” Our program offers you an opportunity to learn how to:

• Perform selected treatment techniques under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Use testing and measurement techniques appropriate to the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other health care providers.
• Act professionally and ethically within the APTA Code of Ethics and Standard of Conduct.

State Board Licensure Exam Preparation
Once you complete the program, you’ll be eligible to take your state board licensure exam. As a licensed physical therapist assistant, you can be well on your way to a rewarding career in places like:

• Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
• Outpatient clinics or offices
• Hospitals
• Skilled nursing or extended care facilities
• Hospices
• Fitness centers and sports training facilities

Take advantage of this great opportunity. To request more information about this program, call 1-800-560-6192 to start the admissions process, or click one of our Request Info buttons and submit the information form.