Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.C.T.

你会学到什么?

At Vincennes University, you will learn through lectures, lab, and actual clinical experience to become a successful member of the physical therapy profession. 运输 and the cost of clinical education is the responsibility of the student.

Detailed information regarding the Physical Therapist Assistant program can be found 在 学生手册.

Detailed clinical information can be found 在 Clinical Education Handbook.

成本

PTA Student Financial Fact Sheet

学费利率

Applicants must first apply to Vincennes University. Once you are admitted to the University you will receive information about the required SECONDARY APPLICATION FOR THE PTA PROGRAM.

The PTA Program accepts 28 students annually each fall.   Due to the high number of applicants for this program selection is very competitive in nature. 所有申请者 will be evaluated on an individual basis.   Compliance with all criteria does not guarantee acceptance to the program.   The PTA Program reserves the right to exercise judgment 在 selection process for the PTA Program.   A waiting list may be created for highly qualified applicants 在 event that there are no positions currently 可用.

统计数据

请访问 The Bureau of Labor 统计数据 for information on where PTAs work, median annual salary, and job outlook.

程序生命统计

毕业率	2022: 65.2% 2021: 73%	2年平均 69.1%
Ultimate Licensure Exam Pass Rate	2022: 86.7% 2021: 93.3%	89.5%
First Time Licensure Exam Pass Rate	2022: 64.3% 2021: 66.7%	65.5%
就业率 Percentage of graduates seeking employment in physical therapy employed within 12 months of passing the licensure exam.	2022: 88% 2021: 100%	94%

Are you motivated to find a career with a range of options? 物理治疗师 Assistant (PTA) Program at Vincennes University prepares graduates to take the National PTA exam to become licensed physical therapist assistants.

家长会是做什么的?

As a PTA you will be a vital member of the healthcare team. pta执行程序 and related tasks under the supervision of a physical therapist, assisting in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. 病人可能 include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Components of treatment procedures performed by PTAs involve exercises, mobility training, mechanical traction, ultrasound, and aquatic therapy.

项目的结果

Upon completion of the educational program the graduate will:

1. Be able to safely and competently function as a Physical Therapist Assistant, under the direction of a Physical Therapist, abiding by ethical standards as established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

2. Effectively convert the knowledge and skills gained with在 PTA program to successful completion of the appropriate state licensure examination and to employment situations.

3. Seek out opportunities to continue professional and personal development for ongoing improvement of skills related to the delivery of Physical Therapy services.

4. 教师 will provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical education experiences to meet the needs of the students and the program.

Additional information about the field of physical therapy may be found at www.美国物理治疗协会.org.