The Physical Therapist Assistant is an important member of the dynamic profession of physical therapy. Physical therapist assistants work under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist to rehabilitate people from injury or disease by improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing further injury. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates as a member of the healthcare team to make it possible for patients to participate in life to 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; telephone 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org To make public comments about the PTA program, current PTA students, or PTA graduates, contact the Department Chair, Jose Milan, at jmilan@austincc.edu or through CAPTE at http://www.capteonline.org/Complaints/ Please take a moment to fill out a user experience survey to help us better serve you in the future: Health Sciences Website Feedback |
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