Physical Therapist Assistant - Salt Lake Community College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Salt Lake Community College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. THE PROGRAM The physical therapist assistant (PTA) program provides both general and technical education. The physical therapist assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The program consists of 3.5 semesters of physical therapist assistant coursework and labs in addition to the prerequisite courses. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded an associate of applied science degree . Graduates are able to sit for the national examination for physical therapist assistants, which allows the individual to be eligible for licensure in states that require licensure to practice. To practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Utah, licensure is required. The physical therapist assistant is a health care provider working with individuals and their families under the supervision of a physical therapist in providing client care by applying a variety of therapy treatments in a variety of health care settings. Treatment techniques include heat, cold, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, traction, massage and therapeutic exercises. Health care settings include hospitals, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centers, out-patient clinics, sports medicine clinics, work hardening programs, schools and homes. The physical therapist assistant also will be involved in modification of treatment programs, client/family education and discharge planning under the direction of a physical therapist . Students with a history of a misdemeanor or felony involving moral turpitude may not be eligible for clinical placements due to clinical agency requirements. View more details on Salt Lake Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.