What is a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Physical therapist assistants provide much-needed guidance, instruction, and support to those who are recovering from illness and injuries. Our program gives you the knowledge and know-how to get patients moving again.
In Bishop State's PTA program, concurrent theoretical and clinical experiences enhance the relation of theory to practice. Clinical experience is provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facilities.
Job Opportunities
- Physical therapist assistant
- Physical therapy aide
- Personal trainer
- Traveling physical therapist assistant
- Sports physical therapist assistant
- Occupational physical therapist assistant
- Home health physical therapist assistant
- Acute care physical therapist assistant
- Rehabilitation physical therapist assistant
- Nursing home physical therapist assistant
- School physical therapist assistant
Traits for Success
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Compassion, patience, and adaptability
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Close physical contact with patients
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Excellent communication skills
Degree Offered
- Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science
Check out the course requirements
FAQs
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What are the admissions requirements to get into this program?
Students need to have a minimum 2.75 GPA for pre-requisites and math/science. Also two references/evaluations must be from college instructors/PT/PTA or supervisor/employer at work.
- How much does this program cost?
- Are there any scholarship opportunities for this program?
- Is this a for-credit or non-credit program?
- When and where are classes for this program offered?
Program Contact
With Respect to code 668.43 (a)(5)(v)
This program has determined that its curriculum meets the state education requirements for licensure in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education based on the following:
CAPTE accreditation of the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, graduates of CAPTE-accredited physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Website at www.fsbpt.org.
Accreditations
Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Bishop State 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: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Dr. Gail Williamson, PT, DPT, cert. MDT at 251-405-4447 or email gwilliamson@bishop.edu.
