Online Associate's Degrees in Physical Therapy

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

The Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a physical therapist assistant under the direction of a physical therapist. Students are trained to administer physical therapy treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due to illness, injury, or disease. General Education elements of the program enhance students' communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their professional effectiveness.

Offered by: Brown Mackie College

AS in Physical Therapist Assistant

This program will prepare students to take the National Licensing Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and to begin a professional allied health career. Students are provided a foundation of general education including courses in the natural sciences, the social sciences, mathematics, and humanities as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to work in a healthcare environment. Theoretical instruction is complimented with clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings in order to provide a broad, holistic, and reality-based understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional physical therapist assistant. Students will participate in planned clinical and laboratory experiences that will complement classroom learning and will stress health promotion as well as disease processes.

Offered by: Herzing University

Associate of Science: Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants play an important role in the delivery of effective rehabilitation services to patients in need. Our physical therapist assistant program helps train you to work with patients to help them improve function, relieve pain, and maintain their health. You can receive training in how to treat patients using a variety of procedures such as heat or cold application, electric stimulation, ultrasound, and therapeutic exercise. Included in the program are both coursework and clinical work to prepare you for a potential career working with people and witnessing the difference you can make in their lives. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an associate of science degree.

Offered by: Hesser College

Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Technology

Earn your Associate's Degree in as little as 18 months, day sessions only. The physical therapist assistant works under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. They provide services to improve strength, flexibility, relieve pain, promote fitness, and quality of life of people suffering from injuries or disease. Physical therapist assistants perform a wide variety of tasks involving exercise, massage, electrical stimulation, heat/cold treatment, ultrasound, traction, and hydrotherapy. They provide training to improve ambulation, body mechanics, posture, and athletic performance. A Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist, provides safe and effective physical therapy interventions to diverse patient populations. Coursework combines general and clinical studies with problem-solving and clinical experiences. Students will explore various aspects of physical therapy to identify and develop career paths of interest.

Offered by: New England Institute of Technology

Physical Therapy Assistant, AS

Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant prepares students for employment as a skilled licensed health care worker under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. A Physical Therapy Assistant assists in the management of conditions such as arthritis, amputation, fractures, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wounds, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cardiac and pulmonary pathology, sport injuries, work injuries and other types of injuries and/or pathologies.

Offered by: Keiser University Campus

Physical Therapist Assisting (AS)

In South University's Associate of Science (AS) in Physical Therapist Assisting (PTA) degree program, youll gain the knowledge and skills needed to embark on this rewarding career. Physical therapist assistants perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.

These workers assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as lower-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Offered by: South University - Campus

Physical Therapist Assisting - Associate

Our Physical Therapy Assisting program combines clinical learning experiences with traditional classroom instruction consisting of core and general education courses offered to students who are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Offered by: Medical Career Institute

Physical Therapist Assistant

A Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in helping patients recover from illnesses and injuries. They assist in the physical therapy treatment plan for patients in order to restore muscle function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts. A technician may aid in a therapy treatment program that may include exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and massage therapy. They also instruct and motivate patients in isometric and ambulatory exercises.

Most Physical Therapy Technicians work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, physician offices, nursing homes, home health agencies, adult day care programs, schools, wellness and community centers, and in private industry. Graduates may also choose to train and test as Personal Trainers, opening many doors for successful careers in Fitness.

Carrington College™ (formerly know as Apollo College) is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703–706–3245; accreditation@apta.org). The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Apollo College will submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre–accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not ensure that the program will be granted candidacy or accreditation status. Although the College plans to attain CAPTE accreditation status prior to the graduation of the first PTA program class, there is no guarantee that CAPTE will grant accreditation to the program. Graduation from an accredited program is required for licensure by all states currently licensing physical therapist assistants and for individual membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.

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Offered by: Carrington College

Physical Therapist Assistant

For those seeking a career that helps people on a daily basis, working as a physical therapist assistant can be a rewarding choice. Physical therapist assistants work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists to help patients with medical problems or health-related conditions improve their ability to move and perform day-to-day activities. Some common on-the-job responsibilities of physical therapist assistants can include:

• Teaching exercise for mobility
• Improving patients' strength and coordination
• Training patients for activities such as walking with crutches, canes or walkers
• Massage

Upon successful completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant program, students can go on to work in settings such as:

• Hospitals
• Private practices
• Outpatient clinics
• Home health settings
• Nursing homes
• Schools
• Sports facilities

Offered by: Daymar Institute

Physical Therapist Assistant

The purpose of the Physical Therapist Assistant program is to prepare individuals for the high demand field of Physical Therapy.

Physical Therapist Assistants, commonly called PTAs, are skilled and licensed health care providers who work with and under the direct supervision of licensed Physical Therapists, or PTs. Both PTs and PTAs provide a range of physical therapy services to people with an array of disabilities. When a patient is referred for physical therapy services, an initial evaluation is performed by the physical therapist. The physical therapist determines therapy needs and outlines a program of care for the patient. The physical therapist assistant then carries out the treatment plan as instructed and overseen by the physical therapist. A physical therapist assistant must graduate from an accredited PTA program and successfully pass state licensing examinations in order to practice.*

Physical therapist assistants work in a variety of settings. Many work in outpatient physical therapy offices and clinics, medical and surgical hospitals, offices of physicians, assisted living facilities and home health care agencies. The days of the week and hours of work vary depending upon the needs of health care providers and their patients.

In addition to the educational and licensure requirements, physical therapist assistants must be well-organized, detail-oriented and caring. Further, exceptional interpersonal and communications skills are required. A moderate amount of strength is required as well. Physical therapist assistants are required to assist patients with their treatment, lift patients, move equipment, and kneel and stand for long periods of time.

*Note: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone 703-706-3245; website: accreditation@apta.org ). The program will submit an application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status nor does it assure that the program will be granted accreditation.

Offered by: Pennsylvania Institute of Tech.

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