Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Carrington College

Upwardly mobile! Physical Therapist Assistant jobs forecast to grow
35% by 2018?* 

A physical therapist assistant (PTA), supervised by a licensed physical therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients of all ages suffering with medical problems or conditions that limit their ability to perform normal daily activities. The Carrington College Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree can help you learn all the skills expected of an entry-level physical therapist assistant in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, schools, sports facilities, and more.

The real-world physical therapy training that students receive at Carrington College can help them succeed in their career as physical therapist assistants. Here are just a couple of reasons why you should consider our Physical Therapist Assistant classes:

• The program offers a mix of formal instruction, laboratory practice, and hands-on clinical experience
• Our Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree program is typically completed in as few as two years, usually five semesters.
• Prepares you to sit the PTA licensure exam; the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).

Hands-on Physical Therapist Assistant training 

From the application of therapeutic heat/cold modalities, to the delivery of manual therapy, or the application of dressings and supports, the role of a physical therapist assistant can truly be described as ‘hands-on’. Carrington College students receive formal instruction on physical therapy courses including anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, and patient communication, as well as laboratory practice and hands-on clinical experience in the field.

Once you’ve successfully completed your physical therapist assistant training at Carrington College, you should have the skills and the confidence to:

• Provide a range of physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
• Communicate in a confident, professional manner with patients and colleagues
• Demonstrate your proficiency in critical thinking and information management

Stretch yourself with a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant

According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment prospects for a qualified physical therapist assistant are expected to increase by about 35 percent through 2018 — that’s much faster than the average for all occupations.* As the population continues to age, the demand for physical therapy services will increase. Isn’t it time you stretched yourself? Discuss your future with a Carrington College Admissions Representative.

The Carrington College Physical Therapist Assistant program is available at our Mesa, AZ, Boise, ID, Albuquerque, NM, and Las Vegas, NV campuses, and culminates in an Associate of Science degree. Once you have successfully graduated, most states require you to then study for, and pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Once you have passed this licensure exam you will be eligible to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

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