Physical Therapist Assistant PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) A.A.S. degree prepares students for a career in physical therapy and allows students to enter the workforce directly after passing the national licensing examination. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $11,037 TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Years NUMBER OF CREDITS: 70 RESULT: A.A.S. Degree OBJECTIVE: Take National PTA Licensing Examination CAREER OVERVIEW: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Provides physical therapy services under the guidance of a physical therapist. SALARY: $64,210/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Hospitals, outpatient therapy clinics, schools, nursing facilities, research laboratories, rehabilitation centers, and similar practice settings CLINICAL DUTIES: Work directly with patients to implement treatment plans and make any necessary modifications ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Record data related to patient treatment plans/progress RELATED JOBS: Physical therapist CORE INTERESTS: Helping and caring for others CORE SKILLS: Teamwork, one-on-one interaction, communication—ability to explain exercises and therapies to patients PERSONALITY TRAITS: Compassionate, confident, assertive, health-minded This is a selective admissions program. See page 44 for more information. 35
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