Physical Therapist Assistant

Program Fact Sheet/Courses (pdf file) | e-mail program

PTA Application and Info Packet (pdf file) [Note: those interested in the PTA program must fill out the forms in this application packet in addition to applying to Dunwoody]

The Career
Physical therapist assistants provide physical therapy treatment to patients who are experiencing pain or disability, temporary or permanent, under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

The Program
Dunwoody’s Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares graduates to implement physical therapist-prescribed plans to help patients regain physical function after illness or injury and help provide services that improve patients’ functional abilities. Working in both classroom and Dunwoody’s new, sophisticated lab, students gain the skills required to treat patients directly as well as help them carry out home treatment plans. Students will be educated in all facets of physical therapy treatment including:  modalities and massage, neuroanatomy and physiology, kinesiology, therapeutic exercise, advanced physical therapy techniques and appropriate communication and documentation. They also complete clinical rotations with several high-profile healthcare partners.

In July 2009, Dunwoody’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program was granted Candidacy Status by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) thus allowing acceptance and admittance of the charter class in Fall 2009. Candidacy Status means that, to date, the program is in compliance with the evaluative criteria in working toward full accreditation. The program’s curriculum, policies and procedures will continue to be evaluated and modified as needed to meet criteria for full accreditation to be granted after the graduation of the charter class in 2011.

Program Length
Graduates of this eight-quarter program earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students entering the program must have college level Biology as they are pre-requisites to the program.

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