Being a physical therapist assistant is a highly demanding job, but an extremely rewarding one. It requires patience, empathy and the ability to analyze and evaluate individual situations. With these characteristics and the desire to help others to heal – physically, mentally, and spiritually – you can excel in our Physical Therapist Assistant program.

The real world training you can receive at Carrington College® or Carrington College® California is designed to help you succeed in your future career. The Physical Therapist Assistant program utilizes a mix of formal instruction, laboratory practice and hands-on clinical experience that helps you to:

• Perform an array of physical therapy services from the application of hot and cold modalities to the delivery of manual therapy
• Communicate in a confident, professional manner with your patients and colleagues
• Demonstrate your proficiency in critical thinking and information management
• Prepare to take the PTA licensure exam, the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)

Stretch your skills and work toward a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant

In case you didn’t already know, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment for qualified physical therapist assistants to increase by about 45% through 2020.* As the population continues to age, the need for physical therapy services will likely yield a higher demand and increase the amount of career opportunities in the physical therapy field.

The latest occupational Employment Statistics (OES) issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that the median annual wage for a physical therapist assistant was $51,040 in May 2011. The middle 50% earned between $41,320 and $60,250. The lowest 10% earned less than $32,030 and the highest 10% earned more than $71,200.*

Hands-on training for a hands-on career 

In the process of pursuing your Associate degree, you can gain the skills necessary to provide a range of physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

The basic areas of study in this program include anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, human movement, and movement disorders. The curriculum provides a broad base of knowledge covering issues related to the muscles, bones, nerves, ligaments and tendons. At Carrington College and Carrington College California, we want to provide you with the knowledge and tools that can help prepare you to have a successful career as a physical therapy assistant.

Our Physical Therapist Assistant program offers instruction by experienced faculty at impressive facilities featuring much of the same equipment you may find at your future place of employment. Taking what you learn here and applying it to the real world can lead to a job in a variety of settings such as:

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Outpatient clinics
• Schools
• Sports facilities

To learn more about educational and career opportunities as a Physical Therapist Assistant, contact one of our Enrollment Services Representatives. 

Program Demonstration

Student Outcomes as reported in the 2012 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Annual Accreditation Report.

Graduation Rate:

As reported in the 2012 CAPTE Annual Accreditation Report for calendar year 2011:

Carrington College – Mesa campus: 76.5%

During the 2011 reporting period, the first cohort of students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at the following locations had not yet graduated:

Carrington College – Albuquerque, Boise, and Las Vegas campuses
Carrington College California – Pleasant Hill campus

Licensure Examination Pass Rate:

As reported in the 2012 CAPTE Annual Accreditation Report, pass rates for the 2009-2011 reporting period:
Carrington College – Mesa campus: 54%.
Pass rates are also available on The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website.

During the 2009-2011 reporting period, the first cohort of students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at the following locations had not yet graduated, and therefore licensure examination pass rates are not available for these programs:

Carrington College – Albuquerque, Boise, and Las Vegas campuses
Carrington College California – Pleasant Hill campus

Employment Rate:

Those who graduated prior to October 1, 2011, sought employment, and were employed in physical therapy (full-time or part-time) within six months of passing the licensure exam:

Carrington College – Mesa campus: 86%.

During the 2011 reporting period, the first cohort of students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at the following locations had not yet graduated, and therefore employment rates are not available for these programs:

Carrington College – Albuquerque, Boise, and Las Vegas campuses
Carrington College California – Pleasant Hill campus

Physical Therapist Assistant is available at the following campus locations

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