The Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree from Bryant & Stratton College provides graduates with the foundation to operate as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a number of settings within the medical field.
PTAs provide treatment and assistance to physical therapists with patients of all ages who require care and treatment from a number of ailments. Graduates of the PTA degree can find themselves in outpatient clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, private practices, home health agencies, schools and even athletic facilities. PTAs often find themselves teaching patients and clients exercises which focus on increasing strength, mobility and coordination.
Students in Bryant & Stratton College’s PTA program will go through an in-depth classroom learning experience which focuses on two integrated clinical experiences and two full-time, terminal clinical experiences which address a variety of settings. Students gain experience in key theories and skills required in the field to ensure graduates are prepared to offer impactful treatment through client and patient-centered care.
Course outcomes include:
- Demonstrate professional behavior and values, moral and ethical standards and attitudes consistent with the career of the physical therapist assistant.
- Articulate the distinct roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant as they apply to interaction with patients, family members, physical therapists and other professionals.
- Be an advocate for patients, services and for the profession.
- Apply physical therapy principles and theories to data collection and intervention in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Upon completion of the PTA degree program at Bryant & Stratton College graduates will be eligible to sit for the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam) for PTAs.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Bryant & Stratton College-Parma Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 216-265-3151.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Bryant & Stratton College-Southtowns Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 716-677-9500.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 315-472-6603.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 414-302-7000.
Please contact PTAInfo@bryantstratton.edu to make a comment or report a concern about the PTA Program. If you would like, please include your name, address and telephone number along with your comments. Once received one of the PTA Program Directors will be in contact with you if further clarification is needed. Confidential comments or concerns may be made by contacting the Grievance Coordinator at the corresponding campus (PDF).
Concerns about the PTA Program can be made to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) by contacting the APTA Accreditation Department at 703-706-3245 or at accreditation@apta.org
Physical Therapist Assistant Academic Program Disclosures
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Outcomes