MISSION STATEMENT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM

The mission of the Physical Therapist Assistant Porgram is to prepare graduates who will provide physical therapy interventions commensurate with the needs of the patients/clients in their care as determined by the plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist. The graduate will be a life-long learner with skills reflective of clinical and administrative standards practiced in an ethical and legal manner as defined by the State of Ohio practice act and in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association. The PTA  academic faculty and clinical instructors will work wiht all students to assist in achieving their career goals as they progress through the PTA curriculum  accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Program outcomes will be the source of guidance and assessment for meeting the mission of the college, the progrram and the profession.

The admissions process (requirements) affords anyone completing the prerequisites of the program the opportunity for entry into the program. Once accepted, the students advance through a progressively difficult curriculum, building skills at all levels including cognitive, psychomotor, affective and technical. Student learning is enhanced when the program of studies have a practical approach and when student expectations are clearly stated. Students should be competent and accountable in reaching their career goals. Faculty and counseling resources are made available to assure success in keeping with the mission of Sinclair Community College of providing affordable education to a diverse population.