Physical Therapy Assistant Program (Whatcom Community College)

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Keywords

Project

Health eWorkforce

Authors

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Reference Material

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Whatcom Community College

Industry Partner

Department of Labor

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program prepares students to work with adult, geriatric and/or pediatric populations in general hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities and school districts. Graduates are eligible for licensure or certification in any state as a physical therapist assistant. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate
Credential

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization