Physical Therapist Assistant
Length of Program: 4 semesters plus prerequisites
Students Admitted: Fall only
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Salary Range: $28,419 (new worker); $64,556 - $85,444 (experienced)
Cost of Program: $8,823 in-district; $27,039 out-of-district; $31,857 out-of-state & international.
Physical therapist assistants work under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist to rehabilitate patients recovering from illness or injury. Prescribed activities are designed to improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent further injury. PTAs participate as a member of the health care team to make it possible for their patients to participate in life at its fullest.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Austin Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 706-3245, accreditation@apta.org, www.capteonline.org.
