Physical TherapistAssistant

OCtechOrangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

What is a Physical Therapist Assistant?A Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensedhealth care provider that performs physicaltherapy interventions under the direction andsupervision of a Physical Therapist.

Where can a PTA work?

What is the Job Market for PTA's?According to the US Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of a PTAis "expected to grow much faster than theaverage for all occupations through the year2018." There is an expectant 33% increase inthe need for PTA's.

What is the salary of a PTA?The full-time median salary for a PTA in SouthCarolina is $52,200. (Sources: www.onestop.org,http://salary.careerbuilder.com)

Physical TherapistAssistant

Hospitals Skilled Nursing FacilitiesSchools Pediatric ClinicsRehab Units Sports Medicine

ClinicsPrivate Practices Wound Care FacilitiesOutpatient ClinicsHome Health AgenciesIndustrial Companies

The Classes:Phase I: Students must successfully completegeneral education courses to continue to PhaseII of the program.

Completion of all general education courserequirements (Phase I) with a grade of "C" orbetter:� BIO 210 – Anatomy and Physiology I� ENG 101 – English Composition I� PSY 201 – General Psychology� MAT 102 – Intermediate Algebra� AHS 104 – Medical Vocabulary/Anatomy� BIO 211 – Anatomy and Physiology II� PSY 203 – Human Growth and Development� CPT 170 – Microcomputer Application

SPC 205 - Public Speaking� Humanities Elective

AND1 of the following:�• 60 or better in Reading and Math on the

TEAS V Test� • 480 or better in Math and Reading on the SAT� • 19 or better on the ACT� • Bachelor's Degree with minimum GPA of 2.75

-Minimal cumulative GPA of 2.5-Attend a Health Information Program (HIP)Session-Fill out application and return by April 1-Proof of 40 Observation Hours or work in a physical therapy setting is highly encouraged, but not required-Attend a scheduled interview session

If accepted, what courses will I take tocomplete Phase II of the program andreceive my degree?The following courses MUST be taken in theorder stated below and students are required toscore a "B" or above in all courses to remain inthe program.

Semester 3 PTH 205 – Physical Therapy Functional Anatomy PTH 240 – Therapeutic Exercises and Application PTH 101 – Physical Therapy Professional Prep PTH 102 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

Semester 4 PTH 202 – Physical Therapy Modalities PTH 242 – Orthopedic Management PTH 235 – Interpersonal Dynamics PTH 115 – Pathology PTH 266 – Physical Therapy Practicum (7 weeks)

Semester 5 PTH 275 – Advanced Professional Prep PTH 270 – Special Topics in PT PTH 244 – Rehabilitation PTH 276 – Physical Therapy Practicum (7 weeks)

What degree will I earn?OCtech will award an Associate in AppliedScience Degree with a Major in PhysicalTherapist Assistant.

Will I have to pass a licensing exam topractice as a PTA?Yes, after receiving your Associate Degree, youwill apply to the state in which you wish topractice for eligibility to sit for the NationalPhysical Therapy Exam. You must pass thisexam to practice as a PTA in the state youapplied. An exam fee is required.

How do I apply?You must attend a Health Information Program(HIP) Session either in person or online to receivean application packet. These packets will be madeavailable at the beginning of January each year.The deadline for application is April 1 or theThursday before if April 1 falls on a weekend. Ap-plications should be turned into Admissions be-tween the hours of 8:00 – 4:00 on Monday –Thursday. No late applications will be accepted.

OCtechOrangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

3250 St. Matthews Road l Orangeburg, SC 29118

About OCtechThe mission of Orangeburg-Calhoun TechnicalCollege is to provide relevant training and educationin an environment that inspires success and promotesself-reliance for students, and fosters economicdevelopment for the region.

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Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College does not discriminate in admissionsor employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex,disability, or age.

Accreditation Status of PTA ProgramGraduation from a physical therapist assistant education program accred-ited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education(CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the li-censure examination, which is required in all states.

Effective April 30, 2014, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College's PhysicalTherapist Assistant Program has been granted Candidate for Accreditationstatus by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education(1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; phone: 703-706-3245;email: accreditation@apta.org). Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-ac-creditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation inPhysical Therapy Education that indicates that the program may matricu-late students in technical/professional courses and that the program is pro-gressing toward accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is not anaccreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation.