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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
A.A.S. DEGREE
Curriculum Code 310

Campus
Ammerman

Times Available
Day

Overview of Program

The two-year Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program prepares the graduate to work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA assists the PT in providing physical therapy services to individuals with changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes, and/or providing prevention services to promote health, wellness and fitness. Tasks performed by the PTA would include instruction in therapeutic exercise and functional training, utilizing specialized equipment and modalities, communicating with the PT regarding response of individuals to treatment, documenting treatment sessions and interacting with health care personnel and families. Affiliations in a variety of clinical settings allow the student to explore various specialties.

The curriculum is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and leads to the Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS). Completion of the two-year program and the passage of a National Licensing Examination allow certification as a PTA by the New York State Department of Education.

Graduates have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private physical therapy offices, schools and nursing homes. Salaries compare favorably with other professions with similar academic preparation and may vary depending upon the type of facility and geographic location.

Applicants for this degree should have a desire working with people rehabilitating from injury and disease, good interpersonal skills, and a strong aptitude in science.

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Admission

A new class begins each September with the acceptance of twenty-six students. The continuing student must complete BY 30 (Anatomy and Physiology I) with a C or better. High School applicants require three years of Sequential I, II, III Math, regents Biology and Chemistry and an 80 average in regents biology, chemistry and Sequential III. The high school applicant must complete BY30 in the summer before a fall start, with a grade of C or better. All applicants must be certified in CPR and First Aid in order to participate in the affiliation program.

Please contact the Ammerman Admission’s Office (631 451-4022) for an application and a packet outlining criteria and admission policies.

For information call the Ammerman Campus Admission Office at (631) 451-4022 or contact:

Cheryl A. Gillespie, Professor, P.T.A. Program Coordinator E-mail: gillesc@sunysuffolk.edu
Kerry Hoffman, Professor, P.T.A. Program Faculty E-mail: hoffmak@sunysuffolk.edu

Office Phone: (631) 451-4017

or go to:
http://www3.sunysuffolk.edu/Catalog/2004-06/SCCC04_06Catalog.pdf pages 170-171
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