Physical Therapist Assistant Program Description
Program Goals & Outcomes
Goals The WVC Physical Therapist Assistant program expects to develop graduates who demonstrate competency in all entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant skills. The program also provides educational experiences through didactic and clinical trainings to produce ethical, legal, and skillful graduates required by the physical therapy profession. Students will be expected to engage in community outreach programs that promote the profession of physical therapy and enhance the well-being of the community during and after their time in the Wabash Valley College Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Courses required for program completion are as follows: 1st Semester Community Health First Aid Introduction to Medical Terminology Human Anatomy & Physiology I General Psychology I PTA Clinical Processes PTA Pathophysiology 2nd Semester Composition I Human Anatomy & Physiology II Patient Care Interventions Functional Anatomy and Biomech. Field Experience for the PTA 3rd Semester Clinical I Muskuloskeletal Therapy Multiple System Rehabilitation 4th Semester Clinical II Neuromuscular Rehabilitation 5th Semester (Summer) Clinical III Employment Skills
The Physical Therapist Assistant AAS focuses on the theory and hands-on applications required to gain entry-level employment opportunities in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) field of study. The program’s mission is to provide students with an exceptional educational experience so they are competent, service-oriented patient care providers. Qualified applicants are ranked for admission based on a composite score derived from the IECC approved placement test and GPA of specific high school science, social science, and mathematics courses or college level program support courses. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for all college level courses or, if no college coursework has been completed, a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5. Contact the Program Director for additional application requirements. This program of study prepares students to seek a professional licensure or certification in the state of Illinois and may not meet all requirements for other states. See the Professional Licensure Disclosure at www.iecc.edu/licensuredisclosure.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. The PTA program will provide an assessment of all competencies expected of an entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant prior to graduation 2. The PTA program will provide the student with an interactive lab and inpatient and outpatient clinical experience across the lifespan of development 3. The PTA program will be involved in community programs and disperse health information to the community yearly 4. The PTA program will host continuing education courses annually for the physical therapy profession
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