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 to start the admissions process, or click one of our Request Info buttons and submit the information form.
(1) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos167.htm#outlook
(2) Program completion timelines may vary based on individual performance/circumstances. Individual results may vary. Employment is not guaranteed upon graduation.
(3) The Physical Therapist Assistant degree program at Remington College - Cleveland West Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Telephone: 703-706-3245. Email: accreditation@apta.org. Website: www.capteonline.org.