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Overview

595 BEATTY RD MONROEVILLE, Pennsylvania 15146-1348
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Admissions Office:
412-237-2222

Classroom Training

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree

Employment Skill Gain
Associate’s Degree

$16,071.00 - $24,639.00

Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Community College of Allegheny County has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1970. “The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is a voluntary, non-governmental, membership association that is dedicated to quali

Program Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant program is designed to prepare graduates to perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Graduates complete 715 hours of supervised clinical experience that is coordinated with 450 hours of classroom learning. The physical therapist assistant (PTA) performs a variety of treatment procedures in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, schools, patient homes, sports medicine clinics and private practices. Through the utilization of therapeutic modalities, exercise, and other techniques, physical therapy aids patients in the relief of pain and discomfort as well as assisting the disabled in restoring optimal functioning.

Skills & Competencies

Meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree exhibiting entry level competencies as a physical therapist assistant; be prepared to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for the Physical Therapist Assistant (NPTEPTA) and gain employment.
Display professional behaviors that are congruent with the core values, standards and ethics of the physical therapy profession.
Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity, lifestyle values and choices of others.
Communicate effectively with clients, family members and other health care providers.
Utilize reflective judgment and problem solving skills and demonstrate participation in professional development opportunities to promote health and wellness.

Additional Information

Program Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
Program Length: 12 Hours
Job Opportunities: 312021 - Physical Therapist Assistants
Course Website: https://catalog.ccac.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2808&returnto=3784
Service End Date: 07/31/2024
Availability: Full Time, Daytime

Service Costs

Resident Full Time:

8,568.00

Resident Part Time:

Non-Resident Full Time:

17,136.00

Non-Resident Part Time:

Books (est. cost):

3,650.00

Other (est. cost):

0.00

Lab Fees(est. cost):

3,853.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,

100% earned a post-secondary credential.

81% were employed within six months after completing training.

View Performance Measures

Row	Measures	Participants	Percentage
1	(WIA/WIOA) Number of participants were served during the reporting period:	0
2	(WIA/WIOA) Number of participants scheduled to complete the applicable program:	0
3	(WIA/WIOA) Number of participants who completed the applicable program:	0	Percentage of WIA/WIOA 'Completions': 0%
4	(WIA/WIOA) Number of participants who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 2nd quarter after exit based on wages:	0	Percentage of Employed WIA/WIOA Completers in 2nd Quarter: N/A
5	(WIA/WIOA) Number of participants who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 4th quarter after exit wages:	0	Percentage of Employed WIA/WIOA Completers in 4th Quarter: 0%
6	(WIA/WIOA) Median quarterly wage of participants who have completed the applicable program and have 2nd quarter after exit wages:	N/A Insufficient Data
7	(WIA/WIOA) Number of participants who completed this program and attained a recognized Post-Secondary credential:	0	Percentage of WIA/WIOA Completers Who Attained a Credential: 0%
8	(All) Number of individuals were served during the reporting period:	16
9	(All) Number of individuals participating in the applicable program scheduled to complete the program:	16
10	(All) Number of individuals who completed the program:	16	Percentage of ALL Completers: 100%
11	(All) Number of individuals who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 2nd quarter after exit wages:	13	Percentage of ALL Employed Completers in 2nd Quarter after exit: 81%
12	(All) Number of individuals who completed the applicable program and are in unsubsidized employment in the 4th quarter after exit wages:	13	Percentage of ALL Employed Completers in 4th Quarter after exit: 81%
13	(All) Median quarterly wage of individuals who have completed the applicable program and have 2nd quarter after exit wages:	7,803.00
14	(All) Number of individuals who completed this program and attained a recognized Post-Secondary credential:	16	Percentage of ALL Completers Who Attained a Credential: 100%