The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is accredited by the:

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22035-3085
telephone: 703-706-3245
e-mail: accreditation@apta.org
website: www.capteonline.org

(69 Semester Credit Hours)

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant, a graduate will be able to:

1. Safety:
   • Demonstrate awareness of safety during all patient interactions, recognize changes in status and respond to emergencies appropriately, and maintain individual health and wellness for self.
2. Clinical Behavior

• Adhere to APTA Code of Ethics and legal practice standards, appropriately report abuse and fraud, complete, submit documentation in a timely and effective manner to support patient care, and actively participate in all areas of patient care.

3. Accountability

• Recognize professional and personal character strengths and weaknesses, advocate for needs to improve self-confidence and teamwork, appropriately regulate and adjust behavior and interactions with others, and participate in professional and community organizations to promote physical therapy

Cultural Competence

• Demonstrate awareness of individual, cultural, and socioeconomic differences while delivering quality care that is patient centered.

5. Communication

• Effectively communicate (verbally, nonverbally, written) with all individuals of the healthcare team to provide competent continuity of care throughout the established plan of care.

6. Self-Assessment and Lifelong Learning

• Cultivate and foster a growth mindset dedicated to application of evidence-based practice and understanding the importance of staying current with ongoing advancements that affect patient care and the future of physical therapy.

7. Clinical Problem Solving

• Interpret and gather information from patient records and interviews to prepare appropriate interventions in the plan of care, and recognize when interventions need to be modified or discontinued based on patient status.

8. Intervention Techniques

• Provide therapeutic interventions (including therapeutic exercises, therapeutic techniques, physical agents and mechanical modalities, functional training and application of devices and equipment) per the established plan of care in a competent, safe, and effective manner to promote patient improvement under the supervision of a physical therapist and recognize safety barriers and aggravating factors that may affect patient outcomes.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php