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Physical Therapist Assistant Program Mission

The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares students to be competent, professional physical therapist assistants who value the differences and needs of every individual. Program graduates are ready to enter the workforce or pursue additional educational opportunities. The program provides a quality education in a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to reach their highest potential. The program seeks to be an active participant in serving the healthcare and wellness needs of the community.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Goals

1. Graduates will demonstrate competent physical therapy practice.
2. Graduates will demonstrate professional behaviors expected of the physical therapist assistant.
3. Graduates will demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to individual differences and needs.
4. Faculty will set high academic standards in a supportive learning environment to facilitate student achievement of educational and career goals.
5. Faculty will role model lifelong learning by participation in professional development activities that inform their teaching.
6. The PTA program will serve the community through participation in service activities that advance health and wellness initiatives for diverse populations.
7. The PTA program will support the employment needs of the local physical therapy community.

Current Graduate Outcomes

Outcome data is reported as an average of two graduating classes of students. The outcomes provided below reflect graduation cohorts for 2023 and 2024.

Employment: 100% of graduates actively seeking employment were employed within one year of graduation.

Licensing Examination: Two-year ultimate pass rate is 94.7%; first time pass rate is 63.2%

Graduation Rate: Two-year average for students graduating in 150% time is 60%.