Physical Therapy Assistant

In this program, the student prepares for employment as a physical therapy or corrective therapy assistant. You will be able to practice and test your knowledge in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, private offices or certified health agencies. You will learn about anatomy, neurology and the essentials related to physical therapy.

Program Costs

Tuition $14.060,00
Fees $150,00
Books & Supplies $600,00
Other Cost $0,00
Total Program Cost $14.810,00

Program Description

The student begins with General Education Courses and will learn about Fundamental of Mathematic, English Composition, General Psychology, Introduction to Computers and Basic Communication Skills completing 15 credit hours.

Then the student begin with basic modules like anatomy, neurology and Introduction to Physical Therapy completing 19 credits hours, after that they will be ready to continue with clinical modules completing 38 credit hours, giving the necessary skills to make a successful career developing as Physical Therapist.

Program Objective

This program will prepare students for employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant, corrective therapy assistant. This program prepares students for employment in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, private practices or other qualified health agencies.

Graduate will work under the supervision of a physical therapist in the promotion of optimal human health and function through the application of the scientific principles.

Important:The Physical Therapy Assistant program is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Graduation from the unaccredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program will not make the graduate eligible to sit for the state licensing exam in order to be able to practice in this regulated field in the state of Florida

Hours and Credits Details

Hours Credits
Theory Hours 765 41
Lab Hours 450 15
Externship Hours 360 8
Total Hours 1.575 74 college
credits

All set to get your career back in the USA?

Get ready now for your future, a bright future.