Twin Districts Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Physical Therapy Assistant

The PTA graduate will work with a variety of patient diagnoses such as orthopedic, neurological, wounds, and trauma to a varied patient population including pediatrics, geriatrics, pre and post-partum patients, athletes, post-operative patients, as well as many others under the supervision of a physical therapist.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $52,160.00

Class Types:

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Physical Therapy Assistant-Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program is a 2-year program of study that prepares students to perform physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist. Such interventions include: strengthening activities after an injury, balance and agility activities to decrease risk for falls, gait and posture activities to promote good body mechanics. PTA’s can practice in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, extended care facilities, home health agencies and other health care settings. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant and are eligible* for PTA license examination.

Example of Class Types

  Day and Night Classes:

Pre-requisites required:

Length of Program
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements


Skills Needed
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston Campus

Contact
Lisa Dickson
228-497-7640
lisa.dickson@mgccc.edu