Help people heal, regain their strength and mobility, and improve their quality of life with a 物理治疗师助理 (PTA) Associate of Applied Science degree 从Montco. Taught at 蓝铃校园's state-of-the-art 健康科学 Center, 你将获得70个学分.

At the end of the program you will be prepared to take the 物理治疗师助理 National Physical Therapy Examination for state certification/licensure. You will also be able to demonstrate values-based behavior while effectively and efficiently assisting physical 治疗师 who serve the diverse population of Montgomery County 以及周边社区. PTAs work under the direction and supervision of physical 治疗师. They are employed in such settings as hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, rehabilitation centers, school systems, sports medicine facilities and private 实践.

项目的结果

• Demonstrate proficient entry-level knowledge and skills in safely, effectively and efficiently implementing a physical therapist established comprehensive plan of care;
• Adhere to the legal, ethical and professional regulations and standards that determine the scope of practice of physical therapy and perform physical therapy duties within PTA的实践范围;
• Communicate effectively with sensitivity and awareness of individual differences with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare providers;
• Exhibit observable behaviors that indicate a commitment to PTA values-based behaviors.

项目课程

课程顺序

Courses in the 物理治疗师助理 Program Pre-Technical阶段 and Technical 阶段按顺序列出. 所有技术预科课程必须完成 在入读技术阶段课程之前. 技术预科课程BIO 131, BIO 132, PHY 115, ESW 222 and ESW 224 must be completed within five years before 报名参加技术阶段的课程. PTA技术阶段为16个月， 连续的阶段，由四个连续的学期组成. 学生被录取为 the 技术阶段 物理治疗师助理 Program for the spring each year.