Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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اسلاید 2: Williston State CollegePhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramBy Robert Benson

اسلاید 3: Physical Therapist AssistantOne of the fastest growing medical professionsPredicted further growth with the “Baby Boom” generation aging

اسلاید 4: What is a PTA?Assists the Physical Therapist in the practice of applying various physical treatments to help restore function. This would include using exercise, massage, heat, cold, electricity, water and assistive devices.

اسلاید 5: Background InformationProgram began in August 19921st class graduated in May 19951st program within a 5 state region - ND, MT, SD, WY, COMaximum of 16 students taken each year2 1/2 year program

اسلاید 6: WSC Program2 ½ Year Associate in applied Science program

اسلاید 7: Educational Requirements1st year - Prerequisite courses A&P, Chemistry, Physics, English, Speech, Math, Psychology, First Aid, Computer, Intro to PTApply for admission - March2nd year - Program coursesKinesiology, Treatment Issues, Pathology, Therapeutic Exercise, Modalities, Neurological Rehab, Assessment, Adv Techniques ,and Adv ExercisesSummer - two eight-week affiliations

اسلاید 8: LicensureExam taken after fieldwork is completedComputerized150 questionsmultiple choice3 hoursMost States (48) require licensure

اسلاید 9: Employment SettingsHospitalPrivate officeExtended care facility / Nursing homeRehabilitation centerHome health agencySchool systemAcademic institutions

اسلاید 10: EarningsVary across the country$20,000 - $30,000 per year starting$10 - $15 per hour

اسلاید 11: HazardsCarpal Tunnel SyndromeSpine injuriesExposure to DiseaseNeed proper warm up and to watch body mechanics

اسلاید 12: Combining PTA and MT2 1/2 years of PTA program courses1 year MT program courses

اسلاید 13: Contact InformationRobert BensonWilliston State CollegePO Box 1326Williston, ND 58801-1326701-774-4291robert.benson@wsc.nodak.edu