Physical Therapist Assistant
Introduction
Physical Therapist Assistant is a program taught at Carrington College California-Sacramento, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (as few as 19 months) options.
Carrington College California-Sacramento’s Physical Therapist Assistant program trains you to assist physical therapists in rehabilitation treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You learn to document data collection, interventions, and patient/client responses. You also practice skilled interaction with patients, families, and other healthcare providers, and you learn how to choose appropriate actions in emergency situations.
The program includes real-world experience in a clinical setting and focuses on hands-on patient care. It helps you perform routine entry-level physical therapist assisting in a professional setting and demonstrate ethical behavior that values differences among patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and prepare for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PTAs.
Modules
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Clinical Kinesiology
- Clinical Applications
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Physical Therapist Assistant at Carrington College California-Sacramento for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Carrington College California-Sacramento.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Carrington College California-Sacramento as pre-requiste for admission in Physical Therapist Assistant.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://carrington.edu/program/physical-therapist-assistant/
More Information
- Physical therapist assistant
- Physical therapist aide
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.