LSCS -Montgomery College

Welcome to the

PTA Program

Information Session

You can be Me

Information Video

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.

PTAs assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.

APTA Website 2013

What is the role of the PTA?

PTA may help “manage conditions such as back and neck injuries, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, birth defects, injuries related to work and sports, and others”.

APTA 2013

What Does a PTA Do?

Hospitals/Outpatient clinics Rehabilitation facilities Skilled nursing care facilities Home Care Education/Schools Hospices Industry Fitness centers/sports settings

Where Does a PTA Work?

Texas PTA Salaries based on BLS National Survey Carrer One Stop

2015

Associate Degree of Applied Science

Accredited by CAPTE 5 semesters (Summer too!) Admission is competitive Need 40 hrs of observation

time (prior to application deadline)

PSB Admission testing between March and May. Please check all dates and deadlines on the website.

Due in May. (Check for deadline on the website)

A A S

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or *higher Math 0310 or higher with C or better (or

place higher than Math 0310 on testing) Eligible to enroll in ENGL1301 All transcripts from any other university and

have it evaluated prior to the deadline by LSCS. Please send transcripts from all colleges attended for credit outside the Lonestar system to student services for evaluation.

Application Requirements

Complete BIOL 2401 and PTHA 1201 as part of your “1st semester” coursework prior to the application deadline.

Complete as many non-PTHA course within the degree as possible with A’s or B’s.

Re-take BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 if you received a C or less.

Turn in all paperwork on-time. This includes the observation form, score sheet, employer letters if you are a PT tech., proof of licensure if necessary.

Improving Your Admission Chances

Assessment skills Rehabilitation and patient care skills Physical agents Therapeutic exercise Documentation Clinicals are full-time (2 wks + 16 wks) The typical schedule runs M-TH 9:00-3:30,

Fridays are reserved for study groups. All clinicals are 40 hours/week and can be 7 days a week.

PTA Technical Courses

PTA Approximate Program Cost See Worksheet Check Course Catalog for indistrict and out

of district tuition rates.

1st Semester –10 work hours 2nd Semester –0 work hours 3rd Semester –40 work hours when classes

are not held. 4th Semester –10 work hours 5th Semester –20 work hours

◦ Data was collected utilizing actual student acheivment rates. The majority of the students measured had completed all Non-PTHA coursework prior to program admission.

School vs. Work

Graduate students who are well-trained, pass the licensure examination and provide quality care to the people of Texas, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Expected Student Outcome

Thank You!

For more information please contact Program Director, Renee Pruitt renee.m.pruitt@lonestar.edu

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