Physical Therapist Assistant Degree at Carrington College California 

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs expected to increase 35% by 2018?*

Always under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, a physical therapist assistant (PTA) helps people rehabilitate after injury or illness, and works with them to increase their mobility. The Carrington College California Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree program can teach students the skills that can enable them to complete the duties expected of an entry-level physical therapist assistant.

The hands-on physical therapy education that you receive at Carrington College California can help you succeed in your career as a physical therapist assistant. If you’re thinking about attending a physical therapist assistant school, then you really should consider the Carrington College California program:

• It combines formal instruction, with laboratory practice, and real-world clinical experience
• Students usually complete our program in as few as two years
• Graduates are prepared to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)

Physical Therapist Assistant classes that really are hands-on

When a person’s mobility is affected due to injury, illness, or age, physical therapy is often needed to help them get moving again, to help them regain their lost independence. Those people that work in physical therapy truly have the ability to transform people’s lives in a variety of ways. Carrington College California students are taught a variety of physical therapy courses including anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, and patient communication. They also have the opportunity to put the theories into practice in laboratories, and out in the real world with hands-on, field-based clinical experience.

Graduates of the Carrington College California Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree program should leave with the skills and the confidence to:

• Offer patients a number of physical therapy services; always under the eye of a licensed physical therapist
• Communicate with patients and colleagues confidently and professionally
• Display their critical thinking and information management skills

A healthy outlook for Physical Therapist Assistants

As the U.S. population continues to age, the demand for physical therapy services can only increase; that’s the forecast of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. They expect the number of available jobs for qualified physical therapist assistants to increase by about 35% through 2018 — that’s much faster than the average for all occupations.* Perhaps it’s time you made a positive move towards your new career. Why not talk to a Carrington College California Admissions Representative and discuss your options?

The Carrington College California Physical Therapist Assistant program is available at our Pleasant Hill campus, and culminates in an Associate of Science degree.** Once you have successfully graduated, most states, including California, 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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