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.
| Summary of PTA Student Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2012 | Class of 2013 | Class of 2014 | Class of 2015 | |
| Number of applicants | 144 | 187 | 188 | 151 |
| Number accepted into program | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Number of program completers | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Graduation rate | 83% | 86% | 93% | 90% |
| Percent of completers passing national board exams | 92% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Number of completers licensed as PTAs | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Percent of licensed PTAs employed | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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