Program Specific Requirements 1. Completion of the admissions application to NCTC.
2. Completion of the PTA Program Application.
3. 40 hours of volunteer, observation or work experience in a physical therapy department (Documented on the Clinical Observation Form).
4. All required developmental courses must be completed before applying to the PTA program.
5. Current CPR for Health Care Providers (AHA) certification is required prior to enrollment in PTAS1120.
6. All required courses for the program must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
7. Immunization and health screening data must be submitted on the College Health Screening form prior to enrollment in PTAS1120.
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. PTA's perform various physical therapy services specified in the plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist. These services include data collection, treating patients with exercise and other treatment procedures, administering physical agents/modalities, and reporting patient responses to the Physical Therapist. The 72-credit curriculum consists of: basic science coursework, technical coursework, including laboratory activities and practice, and clinical education experiences in a variety of healthcare settings.
PTA's are employed in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, pediatric facilities, home health agencies, schools, and long-term care facilities.
The employment outlook for graduates of the Physical Therapist Assistant program is excellent. From 2008-2018 there is a projected 33% increase in employment for PTAs nationwide. The medial income for PTAs was $46,140 in 2008.
The employment outlook for physical therapist assistants in the state of Minnesota from 2006 to 2016 is 31.6%, a well above average growth percentage. Source: www.iseek.org
Student Placement
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Northland Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
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1. Student will work under the supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe, and effective manner.
2. Student will implement a comprehensive treatment plan developed by a physical therapist promoting optimal outcomes for patients.
3. Student will integrate related concepts and theories of liberal arts and basic science with physical therapy knowledge and practice.
4. Student will demonstrate effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication in a culturally competent manner with patients and their families, colleagues, other health care providers, and the public.
5. Student will interact skillfully with patients across the life span.
6. Student will demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and life-long learning.
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