Physical Therapist Assistant
Degrees
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2009
Program Information
ATTENTION:
NEW DATES FOR "INFORMATION SESSIONS" LISTED BELOW
Contact the PTA Program at: (941) 752-5346
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are skilled health care providers who work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Duties of the PTA include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs, teaching clients exercises and activities of daily living, performing treatments and reporting clients responses to the physical therapist. In addition to direct patient care, the physical therapist assistant also performs functions such as patient transport, preparation for treatment and maintenance of equipment.
Physical therapist assistants work in acute and rehabilitation hospitals, private physical therapy offices, community health centers, outpatient and sports facilities, corporate or industrial health centers, research institutions, extended care facilities, home health agencies, pediatric centers and schools, colleges and universities.
Adobe Acrobat is required to download the Physical Therapy Assistant program application. To receive a free copy, click on the following Adobe Acrobat Reader icon.
Download Physical Therapy Application
Cost of the Program
The cost of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program includes tuition and fees as listed under Financial Information. A laboratory fee is charged for each laboratory and clinical course. These fees cover laboratory supplies and liability insurance required by clinical agencies. In addition, approximately $50 is needed in the first Fall semester for the clinical uniform to be worn in the laboratory/clinical area. Textbooks for the academic and PTA courses average approximately $800 for the two years.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Manatee Community College is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.
CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN ONE OF OUR UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
CALL PATTI - (941) 752-5346
TIMES: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
DATES: MONDAY, SEPT. 29th OR MONDAY, OCT. 27th OR MONDAY, NOV. 17th OR WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3rd
Program brochures are available at the PTA Program office, Health Science Division Office and student services at both the Bradenton and Venice campus.
For additional information about the program or to be added to our program mailing list, please feel free to contact the program secretary, Patti Wright, at 941-752-5346.
Applications for the Fall program are now available. Applications can be obtained by contacting the PTA Department, Health Science Division Office or MCC Student Services Department at both Bradenton and Venice campuses. The application can also be downloaded from this website.
The 2009 Information Sessions for applicants and/or persons interested in the PTA program will be announced at a later date. Keep an eye on this page.
Admissions priority will be given to those students whose applications are received and files complete prior to March 1. After March 1, applications will be accepted on a space available basis. Files must include:
If you wish to discuss the Physical Therapist Assistant Program with PTA program faculty/staff, please call the above telephone number for an appointment.
