Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

About

Physical Therapist Assistants are a valued component of physical therapy practice. You'll work with your supervising physical therapist to help patients meet their functional goals. Through exercises, symptom management, functional movement training, and self-care techniques, you'll help patients gain the skills and confidence to move confidently and comfortably and prevent injury. Through Lane’s Physical Therapist Assistant program, you’ll develop the skills you need to be an asset in any setting where people come for physical therapy. Do you find the human body fascinating? Do you like helping people live full, active lives? Do you enjoy working in a team that helps others improve their health and recover from injury or surgery? Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) are licensed healthcare providers that help prevent, restore, and optimize movement. Whether you’re interested in working with athletes, amputees, injured workers, the elderly, or in general practice, Lane’s PTA program can help you achieve your dreams. Through online lectures, lab practice, and realistic simulations with faculty and peers, you’ll learn the skills you need to thrive as a PTA. During the first year of the program, you’ll need to be on campus at least one full day per week. In the second year, you’ll continue with online lecture and in-person lab classes and complete three, full-time six-week supervised internships in an assigned physical therapy setting. After graduation You can work in a wide variety of settings such as outpatient physical therapy clinics, schools, public health clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and in-home care

Career Path

Graduate career path includes Physical Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant, Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Therapy Technician, Inpatient Therapy Support Specialist, Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant, Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant, Sports Injury Rehabilitation Assistant, Neurological Rehabilitation Assistant, Orthopedic Therapy Assistant, Aquatic Therapy Assistant, Skilled Nursing Facility Therapy Technician, Mobility and Gait Training Assistant, Physical Therapy Aide, Therapy Documentation Technician, Physical Therapy Equipment Coordinator, Community Wellness Support Worker, Occupational Therapy Support Technician (Cross-trained), Pain Management Therapy Assistant.