Physical Therapist Assistant - Mountwest Community and Technical College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Mountwest Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) are educated, skilled healthcare workers who work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). PTA?s assist in implementing physical therapy interventions in accordance with an established plan of care. Physical Therapist Assistants perform various treatment procedures which may involve the therapeutic use of water, massage, ultrasound, and the thermal properties of light and electricity to promote healing and relieve pain. The assistant also implements exercise programs designed for the restoration of strength, endurance, coordination, relaxation, and range of motion. The program is designed to facilitate problem-solving, critical thinking, group interaction and improved self-assessment skills. The program is designed in a 1 + 1 curricular format. The first year?s general prerequisite courses total 34 credit hours, focusing on General Studies. Students receive foundational courses in functional human and neuroanatomy. Through selective admissions, students are admitted into the second year of the program. This year consists of Physical Therapist Assistant Technical Education courses. Second-year courses include a comprehensive curriculum in adult, orthopedic, pediatric and spinal cord rehabilitation. Student will be required to complete 720 hours of full-time clinical education. The costs of clinical education (travel, housing, incidentals) are the responsibility of the student. Career Outlook: Employment of Physical Therapist Assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average. The impact of proposed Federal legislation imposing limits on reimbursement for therapy services may adversely affect the short-term job outlook for PTAs. However, over the long run, demand for PTAs and aides will continue to rise in accordance with growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited function. The growing elderly population is particularly vulnerable to chronic and debilitating conditions that require therapeutic services. These patients often need additional assistance in their treatment, making the roles of assistants vital. The large baby-boom generation is entering the prime age for heart attacks and strokes, further increasing the demand for cardiac and physical rehabilitation. In addition, future medical developments should permit an increased percentage of trauma victims to survive, creating added demand for therapy services. Employment Opportunities: Home health Rehabilitation hospitals Nursing homes Acute care hospitals Skilled nursing units Outpatient departments Private practice offices School systems View more details on Mountwest Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.