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Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Onondaga Community College. Home Health Aides Network Systems & Data Communications Medical Assistants Physician Assistants Computer Applications 46% growth from 2010-2020 (much faster than average). Physical Therapist Assistants Dental Hygienists

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Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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  1. Physical Therapist Assistant Program Onondaga Community College

  2. Home Health Aides Network Systems & Data Communications Medical Assistants Physician Assistants Computer Applications 46% growth from 2010-2020 (much faster than average) Physical Therapist Assistants Dental Hygienists Computer Systems Software engineers Dental Assistants Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012 Occupational Handbook Where the Jobs Will Be: Fastest Growing Jobs

  3. 62 credits total Five semesters Daytime program PTA courses must be taken in sequence Two year program, A.A.S.

  4. High School Diploma/GED 2 years HS Math or place into MAT 114 at OCC 2 years HS/College Science, including Biology Grade of C+ or better in above (HS is 77) Prerequisites for Admission

  5. GPA of 2.6 or higher most recent college experience (77 in HS) Placement test demonstrate competency through MAT 087, into MAT 114, & into ENG 103 & RDG 153 Prerequisites for Admission

  6. Communication Skills Conceptual & Analytical Skills Social Skills Physical Strength Bilateral & Unilateral Dexterity Balance Observational & Sensory Skills Essential Skills for PTA

  7. Definition of a PTA • “An educated individual who works under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist” (American Physical Therapy Association)

  8. Help with transfers and ambulation Assistive device training Therapeutic Exercise and stretching Uses Electrical & thermal modalities Massage Whirlpool Relieve Pain Promote Healing Restore Function Maximize Independence Education Preventive Medicine What does a PTA do?

  9. Multiple Settings: Acute Care

  10. Outpatient Orthopedics

  11. Pediatrics

  12. Geriatrics

  13. Home Care

  14. Rehabilitation

  15. Specialization

  16. Work Hardening

  17. Work less than 20 hours per week. Plan on three hours of study for each hour of class. Take advantage of opportunities offered at OCC Attendance is mandatory Have a back up babysitter You may need to take courses over the summer Some people like to get corequisites done before starting. Study Skills

  18. Try to get some co-requisites out of the way to lighten your load: Bio 171, 172, PSY 103/218, ENG 103/104 Bio 121 if you are weak in science, or it has been awhile How might this affect financial aide or living in the dorms? What if the program is full this fall?

  19. Questions?

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