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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) |
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Program Competences:
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In this challenging program, you will master the following skills:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Perform selected measurement procedures in consultation with the evaluating Physical Therapist (PT).
- Use appropriate modalities that include but are not limited to heat, cold, light, water, sound, and electricity, as well as therapeutic exercise and exercise equipment.
- Modify or adjust treatment within the limits of the plan of care based on the patient's reactions, and seek guidance when necessary.
- Complete any and all required written documentation accurately and legibly.
- Recognize abnormal physiological changes and report them to the evaluating therapist and other appropriate personnel.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the profession.
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| Program Outcomes: |
Graduation Year |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
Graduation Rate (students graduating within 3 years of admission to the PTA Program) |
13/18
72% |
18/22
82% |
17/23
74% |
National Physical Therapy Examination (Licensure Exam) Ultimate Pass Rate |
13/13
100% |
17/19
89% |
18/19
95% |
Employment Rate (of those graduates eligible for employment as a PTA) |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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| To receive more detailed information on the Physical Therapist Assistant Program or a complete copy of the MTC Catalog, please send an e-mail to applegatej@mtc.edu or the Office of Admission at enroll@mtc.edu. |
Marion Technical College
1467 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Marion, Ohio 43302
Phone: 740.389.4636
Fax: 740.389.6136
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PTA Admission Packet