Degree: Associate in Health Science

Major: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA3)

Credit Requirements: 73 semester credit hours

The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares students to implement physical therapy treatment procedures. Physical Therapist Assistants work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to provide interventions that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Other duties include clerical duties, record keeping and continuing education. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, home health care and private practice.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program is a limited-access program.

There are specific requirements for placement into this program. Please see the Admissions Office or the program director for details.

Accreditation

Horry-Georgetown Technical College has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical therapy Education of the American Physical therapy Association (1111North Fairfax Street, Alexandra VA,22314;phone 703-706-3245;e-mail:accreditation@apta.org). Candidacy is not accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing toward accreditation.

NOTE: Criminal background checks are required of all students enrolling in this program. Felony or misdemeanor convictions could result in applicants and/or students being ineligible to complete the program. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
 

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