Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA)

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Amy Stallings Director, PTA Program GREC 112 LC Box 531, Pineville, LA 71359 Phone: (318) 487-7162 Email: stallings@lacollege.edu Shaina T. Goudeau Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education GREC 112 LC Box 531, Pineville, LA 71359 Phone: (318) 487-7162 Fax: (318) 487-7041 Email: sgoudeau@lacollege.edu Dr. Don Shipley, Sr. Chair, Division of Allied Health Cavanaugh Hall, Room 111 LC Box 531, Pineville, LA 71359 Phone: (318) 487-7335

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medical problems, or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTAs work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health, nursing homes, schools, sports facilities, and more. PTAs must complete a 2-year associate's degree and are licensed, certified, or registered in most states. Care provided by a PTA may include teaching patients/clients exercise for mobility, strength and coordination, training for activities such as walking with crutches, canes, or walkers, massage, and the use of physical agents and electrotherapy such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.

Additional information including career opportunities, average annual earnings, and employment outlook can be accessed at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) website.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Program Application

• Observational Experience Form

• Program Mission

• Philosophy

• Goals & Objectives

• Admissions Policies

• Selection Process

• Curriculum & Course Descriptions

• Costs of Program

• Financial Aid

• Policy on Complaints

• Non-Discrimination Policy

MORE INFORMATION

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Faculty

Read more about Physical Therapist Assistants here.

Download our Allied Health brochure here.

NOTICE TO STUDENTS

Louisiana College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. Candidacy is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing toward accreditation.