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The Physical Therapist Assistant program is an Associate of Science degree program. The program includes eight (8) General Education Courses and eighteen (18) Physical Therapist Assistant courses. Students with previous college courses equivalent to the General Education required can request an evaluation of their transcripts for credit transferred in.

Classes are scheduled full-time Monday through Friday during the day. Clinical education assumes the Clinical Site hours during the day.

The A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant program at the San Jose and the Fresno campuses enjoys classrooms/laboratories equipped with industry-standard equipment found in typical Physical Therapy facilities. This includes cardio, modalities, balance, weights, and treatment tables.

The classroom lecture instructor-to-student ratio is 1:20, and in the laboratory sessions, the ratio is 1:15. Clinical education is a crucial part of the PTA Program. Students have the opportunity for three (3) full-time clinical rotations at various types of Physical Therapy facilities located locally and out of state.

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will offer general education courses providing the background for a technical curriculum that is sequential, integrated, and reflective of contemporary Physical Therapist Assistant practice.

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will prepare graduates to provide physical therapy interventions in various settings within the PTA scope of practice and under a physical therapist’s supervision.

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will prepare graduates to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors consistent with California State Law and Practice Acts and the professional standards of practice.

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will employ faculty who demonstrate current knowledge in the areas they teach and are committed to the current professional standards of excellence.

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will prepare graduates to utilize self-assessment and awareness in communication, skills, knowledge, and behaviors with patients/clients, caregivers, colleagues, and other healthcare team members.

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