PTA Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the education program, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) graduates should possess competencies in:
- Patient services: The ability to perform safe and competent interventions, data collection and program modifications on patients delegated to the PTA by the physical therapist and the plan of care.
- Communications: The ability to use verbal and non-verbal methods in sending and receiving communication. Public speaking skills are emphasized through oral presentations and teaching experiences.
- Administration: The ability to participate under the direction and guidance of a licensed physical therapist in selected aspects of planning for physical therapy services in a facility or a community.
- Self-growth: The ability to enhance the contribution of physical therapy to healthcare by improving his/her own knowledge and skills.
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Summary of PTA Student Outcomes
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| | Class of 2010 | Class of 2011 | Class of 2012 | Class of 2013 |
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| Number of applicants |
71 |
142 |
144 |
187 |
| Number accepted into program |
24 |
27 |
29 |
30 |
| Number of program completers |
17 |
25 |
25 |
In Process |
| Graduation rate |
71 percent |
93 percent |
86 percent |
In Process |
| Percent of completers passing national board exams |
100 percent |
100 percent |
92 percent |
In Process |
| Number of completers licensed as PTAs |
17 |
25 |
23 |
In Process |
| Percent of licensed PTAs employed |
100 percent |
100 percent |
100 percent |
In Process |
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