This program prepares students for employment as a Physical Therapist Assistant, a health-care provider who, with the guidance of a physical therapist, performs a wide variety of functions as part of the health-care team. This field has been expanding in recent years and the employment outlook continues to be good in hospitals, clinics, home care, and outpatient facilities. In addition to class work in psychology, medical terminology, neuroanatomy and physiology, instrumentation and kinesiology for physical therapy, and advanced physical therapy techniques, students gain “hands-on” experience through clinical practice at area health-care facilities. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) nationally accredits this program.
Program AdmissionTo apply for admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program, submit the Application for Physical Therapist Assistant Program to the Records and Registration Office. Applications are available in Counseling and Advising Services or the Records &Registration Offices on either campus. Application materials are also available online. All PTA Program requirements are offered at the Coon Rapids campus.Related Program RequirementsClinical facilities require students to maintain specific requirements to ensure personal and patient health and safety. Proof that these requirements are met must be furnished by the student. (See PTA Student Handbook.)Developmental Courses
Some students may need preparatory courses in English. Courses numbered below
1000 will not apply toward this degree.
Official Program Guide Sheet
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