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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT- ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Program Code: 105241

Physical therapist assistants assist the physical therapist in providing therapeutic interventions to patients and clients to prevent, minimize or eliminate physical impairments and activity limitations. Examples include instruction in therapeutic exercise, gait training, education in posture and body mechanics, application of electrical stimulation and other physical modalities, and hands on techniques such as massage and soft tissue mobilization. Additional job responsibilities include carrying out operational functions that ensure a healing environment in the work setting, making modifications within the scope of the established plan of care, and performing documentation and assessments. Most states including Wisconsin require a license to practice as a physical therapist assistant. As a graduate of this program, you are eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Examination( NPTE) for physical therapist assistants through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy( FSBPT).

Delivery

Day Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:

Green Bay Marinette

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $ 12,754, Books: $ 1,016, Supplies: $ 300 Total Approximate Costs $ 14,070

See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 105241

Requirements for Program Entry

For instructions on how to get started, download the application checklist for this program.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate clear and collaborative communication with patients, families, and health care team. Exhibit behaviors and conduct that reflect respect and sensitivity according to physical therapy practice standards.

Function under the supervision of a physical therapist in a safe, legal, ethical manner to ensure the safety of patients, self, and others throughout the clinical interaction.

Produce documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills to implement and modify treatment within a plan of care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.

Perform data collection essential for carrying out the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. Perform technically competent, evidence-based physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. Educate patients, families, and other health providers. Integrate components of operational and fiscal practices of physical therapy service in a variety of settings. Implement a self-directed plan for career development, credentialing, and lifelong learning.

Accreditation

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical 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: http:// www. capteonline. org. If needing to contact the program / institution directly, please call Leah Smejkal at 920-498-6270 or email: Leah. Smejkal @ NWTC. EDU.

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

Summer Before First Semester 10806177- Gen Anatomy & Physiology 4

10890101- College 101 1

Semester Total 5

First Semester 8 Week 1 10524140- PTA Professional Issues 1 2

8 Week 2 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3

Semester Total 13

Second Semester 8 Week 2

10809196- Intro to Sociology 3

Semester Total 16

Semester Total 8

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10809188- Developmental Psychology 3

8 Week 2 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3

Semester Total 17

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1

10524148- PTA Clinical Practice 2 3 10524150- PTA Professional Issues 2 2

Semester Total 12

Total Credits 71

Curriculum Note: Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-524- XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability.

Students must earn a " B " or higher in General Anatomy & Physiology. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " B " in this course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability.

The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a " C " or better.

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