Physical therapy is a health profession that involves direct care of individuals who experience temporary or permanent disability due to pain, injury, 疾病或先天缺陷. Working under the supervision of a physical therapist (DPT), the physical therapist assistant (PTA) helps to improve patients’ mobility and level of function through the use of exercise, 手工治疗和辅助技术.
Located at the college’s Benson Campus in Greer, the 亚虎 PTA program is designed as a 1 + 1 program.
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The 物理治疗师助理 program prepares graduates to become a licensed PTA who can work in the field of physical therapy, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. As an integral member of the health care team, PTAs provide physical therapy interventions that help patients reduce pain, 尽量减少身体缺陷, 改善运动和功能, prevent illness or injury and promote optimal physical health.
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Salary projections for PTA's based on recent graduate starting salaries in the Upstate South Carolina range from $49,180 - $63,入门级学位年薪300美元.
国家前景
National employment statistics and employment expectations are available through the 劳工统计局.
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Physical therapist assistants perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks, under the direction and supervision of physical therapists.
To determine whether or not you will be able to successfully perform the job of a PTA, check out the sample job description activities required at Essential Functions and Technical Standards for 物理治疗师助理 Students (pdf).
The PTA program can be physically challenging. To determine if you are prepared to succeed in the PTA Program, 接受挑战(pdf).
PROGRAM COSTS
View the most recent Student Financial Fact Sheet for GTC's Physical Therapy Assistant Program »
The 物理治疗师助理 Program at 亚虎 is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
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Email: accreditation@apta.org
www.capteonline.org
To contact the program/institution directly, please email Shelby Williams at shelby.williams@farmersandbuilders.net.
PTA项目认证状况
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in conjunction with the 美国物理治疗协会 (APTA) granted the GTC PTA Program Accreditation, May 2, 2018 - June 30, 2029.
2 YEAR GRADUATION RATE AVERAGES, 2020-2022:
Benson Greer Campus 97%
FDTC扩建校区85%
1ST TIME LICENSING EXAM PASS RATE AVERAGE, 2020-2022:
本森格里尔校区96号.3%
FDTC扩建校区100%
PTA PROGRAM GRADUATES EMPLOYMENT RATE, 2020-2022: 100% (两个校区地点)
专业组织
亚虎 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of 亚虎 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, 请拨打(404)679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
物理治疗师助理
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设计为1 + 1程序, this program prepares students to become licensed physical therapist assistants, 医疗保健专业的主要成员.
PTA program details from our current catalog »
Students working toward acceptance in select Health Sciences programs are now classified as an Associate in Science major. 想知道更多吗?? 请查看我们的FAQ部分.
In addition to the 亚虎 admissions process outlined in these 注册步骤, students interested in the PTA program must also
The PTA program strictly adheres to all 卫生科学学院 policies, 具体有哪些 Health Sciences admissions information page.
Career Talk provides valuable information regarding the application process, requirements, policies, procedures, and expectations of students interested in applying to the PTA program. Completion of the in-person Career Talk is a requirement for submitting an application.
The next in-person career talk is scheduled for
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Email Nechia.Carroll@farmersandbuilders.net for information.
For the Florence-Darlington PTA program, refer to their 职业讲座时间表.
PTA program applicants are required to complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS®) prior to submitting a Weighted Admission form for program admission. Scores from the TEAS test will be used in the point calculations on the Weighted Admission form. 详情请参阅 茶的信息.
The application submission process for GTC's PTA program is now electronic. The electronic application will only be accessible during the application acceptance period, 1月15日至3月31日 annually. Applications are not accepted during any other timeframe.
The PTA program is designed as a 1 + 1 program, where Phase I includes your general education and related courses, which may be taken at 亚虎 or any articulating college.
See Phase I requirements and recommended course progression »
在第一阶段成功完成后, qualified students are eligible to apply to Phase II, the final 4-6 semesters of academic and clinical physical therapist assistant coursework.
See Phase II requirements and recommended course progression »
Admission into the 亚虎 PTA program Phase I does not guarantee admission into Phase II of the program. Phase II admission is competitive based on weighted admission scores and the relative scores of the applicant pool each year.
If you have questions about the program requirements, check first in the PTA计划常见问题.
The mission of the 亚虎 物理治疗师助理 program is to meet the needs of the area by providing a pool of qualified graduates for entry-level positions who demonstrate knowledge, competence, professionalism and effective communication skills to enable them to participate successfully as members of an evolving health care community. Our commitment is to provide the highest quality educational opportunities available for students who desire to become physical therapist assistants. The faculty is committed to helping each student achieve his or her fullest potential through a rigorous academic curriculum and individualized clinical experiences. We believe in developing strong partnerships between the health care community and the academic program. We value life-long learning and commitment to continuing education. 通过角色塑造和指导, we encourage our students to participate in professional organizations and community service activities.
PTA学术项目总监
谢尔比·威廉姆斯,PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Advises Phase II PTA students with last names beginning with A-Z
Shelby.Williams@farmersandbuilders.net
(864) 250-3030
行政助理
Nechia Carroll
Nechia.Carroll@farmersandbuilders.net
(864) 250-3069
Advisor
Dia Robinson, M.Ed
Advises all Phase I PTA students from 亚虎 and articulating colleges
Dia.Robinson@farmersandbuilders.net
(864) 250-3036
PTA Faculty
克里斯蒂·冈恩,PT, DPT
Christina.Gunn@farmersandbuilders.net
(864) 250-3029
FDTC PTA项目协调员
布兰迪·利普夫斯基,家庭教师协会,家庭教师协会,公共卫生协会
佛罗伦萨达灵顿技术学院
(843) 661-8270