**Effective May, 2021, this program is no longer enrolling students at the Minneapolis location.
Program Description
This associate of science in physical therapist assistant program prepares students to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination (NPTAE) and be eligible for licensure/certification as a physical therapist assistant under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. Students are provided a foundation of general education, including courses in English, Science, Mathematics and Humanities, as well as the technical education for the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to work in a healthcare environment as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Theoretical instruction is complemented with clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings in order to provide a broad, holistic, and reality-based understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional physical therapist assistant. Students will participate in planned clinical and laboratory experiences that will complement classroom learning and will stress health promotion as well as rehabilitation of the disease process across the lifespan.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate safe and effective technical skills during the provision of physical therapy within the scope of an entry-level physical therapist assistant.
- Assess a patient’s response to treatment and contribute to the clinical decision making process following a plan of care developed by a physical therapist.
- Articulate effective and culturally inclusive communication to establish relationships with diverse patients and team members.
- Apply evidence-based physical therapy practice utilizing appropriate resources.
Potential Occupational Titles
Potential occupational titles for this program include, but are not limited to, physical therapist assistant.
Program Content
A minimum of 73.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
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