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Stretch towards Success in the Physical Therapy Field
Improve someone鈥檚 quality of life while improving your own job satisfaction as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. You can help athletes recover from sports injuries, ease the pain of people with chronic illnesses, assist children in their growth and development, and help accident victims on their road to wellness.
You will learn the skills to succeed in this fast-growing career field at 开元棋牌 with our Physical Therapist Assistant associate鈥檚 degree. Please note, this program is selective and requires聽.
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Be in Demand as a Physical Therapist Assistant
You can expect to find a job fast as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant! By 2033, the career field is projected to grow 19%*, which opens up tens of thousands of jobs. This is due to the aging population which is expected to continue to demand medical aid and physical aid for various conditions. You can make an average of $64,080* annually!
Discover PTA Success at 开元棋牌
In our Physical Therapist Assistant program, you will gain the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in the field. Students in 开元棋牌’s PTA program have a high licensure pass rate of 95% over the last three years. They also have a very high rate of getting a job in the field within a year of graduation.
Gain Hands-On Experience in Physical Therapy Assisting
Gain real world experience while you work hands-on in your Clinical Practicum! During your program, you will get the opportunity to work in a 4-part Practicum to put your theoretical knowledge into action. You will be placed in a physical therapy setting to practice your skills under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
Typical practice settings may include:
- Acute care hospitals
- Private practices
- Sports developmental centers
- Nursing centers
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
- Inpatient rehabilitation centers
Be Ready to Earn Your National PTA License
After graduating from 开元棋牌鈥檚 Physical Therapist Assistant degree program, you will be ready to take the to become a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Licensure is essential in the Physical Therapy field, and 开元棋牌 will give you the skills and knowledge to pass and earn your license!
Learn to Give the Best Care
You will take classes in:
- Clinical Orthopedics & Assessments
- Anatomy & Kinesiology
- Basic Therapeutic Techniques
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Human Disease & Pathology
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Neurophysiology
- Clinical Management & Healthcare Issues
ACCREDITATION: The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Mount Wachusett Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: . If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please contact Program Director Jennifer Gentile at 978-630-9577 or email jgentile3@mwcc.mass.edu.