大专文凭
物理治疗师助理
大专文凭 程序
大专文凭
物理治疗师助理
大专文凭 程序
Earn a PTA degree 和 become 幸运28计划
| 认证 | CAPTE accredited,1 获高等教育委员会认可 |
|---|---|
| 格式 | 混合动力 delivery; complete gen eds online, with some PTA courses offered online 和 most on 校园. Apply what you’ve learned in 手s-on clinical practicums. |
| 转移信用 | Up to 54 approved credits |
| 位置 | 可在Herzing校区的2个地点使用 |
| 快速通道 | 转移信用, stackable credentials, 和 adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
Satisfaction rate
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.
Satisfaction rate
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.
概述:PTA副学士学位课程
The 物理治疗师助理 associate degree is a 73-credit undergraduate 程序 which prepares you for a career as a professional PTA.
The degree 程序s, available at our 布鲁克菲尔德 和 奥兰多 校园es, provides students with fundamental knowledge 和 技能 in functional kinesiology, therapeutic modalities, orthopedic patient care, 还有更多.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge 和 技能 required to succeed in your work 和 build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
混合动力 delivery allows you to complete some coursework online on your schedule. We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance.
Experienced faculty
Get face-to-face instruction from experienced 和 credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.
一生的支持
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
不用担心申请截止日期. Apply when you’re ready 和 prepare to get started soon.
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可在这些校园地点:
At the 布鲁克菲尔德 校园, 位于密尔沃基以西, our physical therapist assistant degree 程序 begins once per year 和 we accept 27 students. For additional details please see 披露的信息 tab.
Herzing's physical therapist assistant degree 程序 at the 奥兰多的校园 begins twice a year—January 和 July, 和 we accept 24 students each time without a waiting list. 为了成为一名PTA候选人, you will need to schedule an interview with the 招生 team by calling (407) 641-5227.
课程
物理治疗师助理 程序 课程
| 程序 | 个月i | 学分 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate 和 Associate of Applied 科学 in 物理治疗师助理 | 16 | 73 |
Associate of 科学 in 物理治疗师助理
In Herzing’s well-recognized associate degree 程序, 学生获得自然科学的基础, 社会科学, 数学, 和 humanities 以及 specific career knowledge, 技能, 和能力. They also participate in planned clinical 和 实验室 experiences that provide a 手s-on approach to classroom learning. Graduates are prepared to take the National Licensing Examination for 物理治疗师助理s (PTAs).
Required Support Course
8.需要00个学期学分.
必修课程
所有课程，45分.00个学期的学分，是必需的.
通识教育
The following general education prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C (70%) or better for a student to be continued in the PTA 程序: Anatomy 和 Physiology I 和 Anatomy 和 Physiology I Lab Anatomy 和 Physiology II 和 Anatomy 和 Physiology II Lab 所有 other general education courses must be passed with a grade of D (60%) or better to be continued in the 物理治疗师助理 程序. A student who is dropped from the PTA 程序 for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the general education courses, but who otherwise meets the academic st和ards of the University, may transfer to another Herzing degree 程序 和/or may reapply to this 程序 in a future cycle.
通识教育必修课程
学生 enrolled in this associate degree must complete a minimum of 18.00 semester credit hours in general education (◊includes 6.0 credit hours from Anatomy 和 Physiology listed in above required) distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of this catalog for Herzing University courses that would satisfy these requirements.* 9.通讯学00学分 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral 科学 3.00个学期数学学分 ◊科学 Semester Credit Hours are satisfied through Anatomy 和 Physiology requirement listed above. * Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. 任何由此导致的不足总数为24.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines.
个人及专业发展课程
2.需要00个学期学分.
物理治疗师助理幸运28计划成果
Upon completion of their 程序, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate safe 和 effective technical 技能 during the provision of physical therapy within the scope of an entry-level physical therapy assistant.
- Assess a patient's response to treatment 和 contribute to the clinical decision making process following a plan of care developed by a physical therapist.
- Articulate effective 和 culturally inclusive communication to establish relationships with diverse patients 和 team members.
- Apply evidence-based physical therapy practice utilizing appropriate resources.
职业生涯
一个高需求 占领
物理治疗师助理s provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, 学校, 体育健身设施, 设置工作, 和 nursing homes. Opportunities are best for physical therapist assistants who hold an associate degree 和 are licensed.
关于 72% of physical therapist assistants work in the offices of other health practitioners 和 in hospitals. Physical therapists are expected to increasingly use assistants to reduce the cost of physical therapy services. Once a patient is evaluated 和 a treatment plan is designed by the licensed physical therapist, the PTA can provide many parts of the treatment, as approved by the therapist.
物理治疗师助理s may advance to administrative positions. These positions might include organizing all the assistants in a large physical therapy organization or acting as the director for a specific department such as sports medicine.
Other assistants go on to teach in an accredited PTA academic 程序, lead health risk reduction classes 为 elderly, or organize community activities related to fitness, wellness 和 risk reduction.
工作环境
The hours 和 days that physical therapist assistants work vary with the facility. 大约28%的家长教师从事兼职工作. Many outpatient physical therapy offices 和 clinics have evening 和 weekend hours, 以配合病人的个人时间表.
Physical therapist assistants need a moderate degree of strength because of the physical exertion required in assisting patients with their treatment. 在某些情况下，pta需要把病人抬起来. Frequent 膝盖ling, stooping, 和 st和ing for long periods also are part of the job.
PTA和在线旅行社有什么区别?
有一些 PTA与. 在线旅行社他们处理的运动类型, 他们完成的任务类型, types of patients they see 和 技能 needed to succeed. No matter which career you choose, your goal is to help patients regain mastery over movement.
Advancement Opportunities
Physical therapist assistants may advance to administration positions. These positions might include managing all the assistants in a large physical therapy organization or acting as the director for a specific department such as sports medicine. Experienced assistants can also go on to teach in an accredited academic 程序, lead health risk reduction classes 为 elderly, or organize community-run fitness 和 risk reduction activity 程序s.
Learn more about our 物理治疗师助理
满足软件下载的 医疗保健 领导
"Since 2009, I have served as the 程序 Director 为 PTA 程序 at the 奥兰多 校园. My education includes a Bachelor’s of 科学 in Child 和 Family Studies 和 Master 和 Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy. I hold certifications in Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Kinesiotaping, Craniosacral Therapy, 感觉统合疗法. A specialization of mine is treating pediatric patients. Currently serving as an Assembly Representative 为 佛罗里达 Physical Therapy Association, I am passionate about teaching 和 ensuring that future generations of therapists advocate 为ir patients 和 为 physical therapy profession."
艾米·弗农
DPT, MSPT
PTA 程序的椅子
程序 仪
物理治疗师助理 学位课程
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This associate of science in physical therapist assistant 程序 prepares students to take the National 物理治疗师助理 Examination (NPTAE) 和 be eligible for 许可/certification as a physical therapist assistant under the direction 和 supervision of the physical therapist. 学生 are provided a foundation of general education, including courses in English, 科学, Mathematics 和 Humanities, 以及 the technical education 为 knowledge, 技能 和 abilities necessary to work in a healthcare environment as a 物理治疗师助理. Theoretical instruction is complemented with clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings in order to provide a broad, 整体, 和 reality-based underst和ing of the roles 和 responsibilities of a professional physical therapist assistant. 学生 will participate in planned clinical 和 实验室 experiences that will complement classroom learning 和 will stress health promotion 以及 rehabilitation of the disease process across the lifespan.
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认证评估 & 披露的信息
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Physical Therapist Assistants must complete academic 和 clinical education 程序s 和 pass the national 许可 examination in order to be eligible to obtain 许可 in most states.
布鲁克菲尔德物理治疗师助理幸运28计划
2023-2024 PTA Student Financial Fact Sheet - 布鲁克菲尔德
The Associate of 科学 in 物理治疗师助理 程序 at Herzing University 布鲁克菲尔德 is accredited by the Commission on 认证 in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue., Suite 100, Alex和ria, VA, 22305-3085, telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the 程序/institution directly, please call Jeff Sischo, 程序的椅子, 电话:(262)649-1710或电子邮件pta@unpopperuno.com.
Summary of Herzing University - 布鲁克菲尔德, 威斯康辛州 校园 PTA Student Outcomes
| Two-Year Average | |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 Graduation Rate (students who complete the 程序 in 150% of the time) | 72.7% |
| 2021-2022 Licensure Exam Pass Rate (percentage of graduates passing national board exam – first-time / all-time) | 75% / 81.25% |
| 2021-2022 Employment Rate (percentage of graduates who sought employment 和 were employed as PTAs within one year of graduation) | 100% |
奥兰多物理治疗师助理幸运28计划
2023-2024 PTA Student Financial Fact Sheet - 奥兰多
The Associate of 科学 in 物理治疗师助理 程序 at Herzing University 奥兰多 is accredited by the Commission on 认证 in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue., Suite 100, Alex和ria, VA, 22305-3085, telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the 程序/institution directly, please call 艾米·弗农, 程序的椅子, 电话:(407)478-0500或电子邮件pta@unpopperuno.com.
Summary of Herzing University - 佛罗里达州奥兰多市 校园 PTA Student Outcomes
| Two-Year Average | |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 Graduation Rate (students who complete the 程序 in 150% of the time) | 90.25% |
| 2021-2022 Licensure Exam Pass Rate (percentage of graduates passing national board exam – first-time / all-time) | 79.4% / 91.18% |
| 2021-2022 Employment Rate (percentage of graduates who sought employment 和 were employed as PTAs within one year of graduation) | 96.5% |
Since 2009, I have served as the 程序 Director 为 PTA 程序 at the 奥兰多 校园. My education includes a Bachelor’s of 科学 in Child 和 Family Studies 和 Master 和 Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy. I hold certifications in Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Kinesiotaping, Craniosacral Therapy, 感觉统合疗法. A specialization of mine is treating pediatric patients. Currently serving as an Assembly Representative 为 佛罗里达 Physical Therapy Association, I am passionate about teaching 和 ensuring that future generations of therapists advocate 为ir patients 和 为 physical therapy profession.
