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For program inquiries contact PSC Admissions:
phone: (850)484-2544
email: healthprograms@pensacolastate.edu


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The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pensacola State 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. Mitzie Sowell at 850-484-2301 or email msowell@pensacolastate.edu.



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INTRODUCTION

The physical therapist assistant is a skilled technical health care worker who, under the supervision of a registered physical therapist, carries out a planned patient care program. Duties of the physical therapist assistant include: training patients in exercise and activities of daily living; conducting treatments utilizing special equipment; assisting in performing tests, evaluations and treatment procedures; and observing the patient’s responses and reporting to the supervising physical therapist.

Special Admissions Requirements

Enrollment in the program is limited. The number of students in each class will be determined by the availability of space, equipment, qualified faculty and hospital and clinical facilities necessary for a meaningful education. Only one class per year is accepted. Program acceptance is based on selection from all qualified applicants meeting the minimum criteria on a first-qualified/first served basis. After the allotted seats for each class are filled, the applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be guaranteed a seat in the next available class. All applicants who meet the established criteria will be accepted into the program. However, not all will be guaranteed seats in the class of their choice if the application is not completed in a timely fashion. Minimum requirements for eligibility include high school diploma or GED. Applications for both the College and program must be complete and the appropriate transcripts must be on file. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and have completed prerequisite course work with “C’s” or better. Final admission to the program is contingent upon submission of a satisfactory federal criminal background check and a drug screen. Admissions information packets are available on the Pensacola State College website.

IS THIS FOR YOU

People who enjoy this career prefer working with people rather than data and things. They normally have leadership and good interpersonal communication skills. People in this career are sometimes described as energetic, patient, and understanding

BEYOND GRADUATION

With the increasing number of individuals with disabilities or limited function, the demand for services of physical therapist assistants will tend to rise. The large baby-boom generation is entering the prime age for age-related infirmities, heart attacks and strokes, further increasing the demand for physical therapy and rehabilitation. In addition, future medical developments will require that PTAs stay current with these advancements in care. Most employers recognize this need for continuing education and offer opportunities for continued professional development.

RELATED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Primary Employers

Graduates from the Physical Therapist Assistant program work in physical therapists’ offices, offices and clinics of medical doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, and chiropractors’ offices.

Occupations

Physical Therapist Assistants Carry out planned physical therapy programs under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Using techniques such as therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, and treatments involving heat, cold, water, light, electricity, traction, sound, or ultrasound, physical therapist assistants help restore physical functions to patients with impaired use of their muscles, nerves, joints, and bones. They instruct, motivate, and assist patients with functional activities, and assist physical therapists with patient evaluation. Physical therapist assistants are employed in a variety of health care settings.

STUDENT OUTCOMES

Pensacola State College Physical Therapist Assistant Program Student Outcomes This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association through 2024.

Graduation Rate: Licensing Exam Pass Rate: First Time Licensing Exam Pass Rate: Ultimate Employment Rate:
2020-2021 82.4% 71.4% 92.9% 100%
2021-2022 60% 88.9% 100% 100%
2022-2023 84.6% 83.3% 91.7% 100%
2-year avg: 71.4% 85.7% 95.2% 100%

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pensacola State 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. Mitzie Sowell at 850-484-2301 or email msowell@pensacolastate.edu.


http://www.capteonline.org





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