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Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum is a two-year program of study that prepares a PTA to perform interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe and effective manner. PTAs enhance the delivery of physical therapy services by providing delegated interventions, assisting the PT with data collection, communicating with other members of the health care delivery team, interacting with members of the patient's family and caregivers, and working cooperatively with other health care providers. It is accredited by the commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Employment Opportunities
Students successfully completing the program receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Graduates are eligible to take the state licensure examination. Physical Therapist Assistants have the opportunity for employment in a wide range of areas. PTAs are involved in the care of patients from birth to geriatrics. They are able to work in specialized areas that include pediatrics, orthopedics, neurology, sports medicine, ergonomics, cardiac rehabilitation, wound care, burn management, amputation rehabilitation and pain management. They may also be in a setting that treats a variety of any or all of these types of patients. Employment settings may include hospitals, outpatient clinics, long term care facilities, home health agencies, schools, retardation centers and private clinics.
Admission Information
Eligibility is based on the completion of the following requirements:
- Complete an Hinds CC Application for Admission.
- Submit an application to:
Nursing/Allied Health Center, 1750 Chadwick Drive, Jackson, MS 39204
- Have an official high school transcript or General Education Development Test (GED) score and/or college transcript, if applicable, in the Office of Admissions, Nursing/Allied Health Center.
- Submit an ACT (American College Test) score to the Office of Admissions, Nursing/Allied Health Center. This score must be a composite of 18 (taken after October 1, 1989) or 15 (taken before October 1, 1989). Please be sure all information is mailed to: Nursing/Allied Health Center, Hinds Community College, 1750 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS 39204. Please notify PTA Program of any change in address.
Entrance is based on the following criteria:
- Successful completion of pre-requisites (A&P I & II, College Algebra) with a grade-point average of 2.5 or better.
- Required science courses must have been taken within the last five years.
- Only the first two attempts in required math and science courses will be considered for acceptance into the program.
- Students are required to furnish a current health form signed by a physician.
- The health form that lists what required health information and test needed can be obtained from Pam Chapman, Chairperson of the PTA Program.
- This health information is necessary to go to the clinical sites for clinical training that will begin in the Fall semester of the second year. Therefore, it must be completed and submitted to Carolyn Skinner, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education by the end of the first summer session.
- The health form should include proof of immunization for measles and rubella.
The PTA Program accepts twenty (20) students each year. The twenty is based on meeting the above criteria and the first twenty applications received by the college along with school transcript(s) & ACT score.
Faculty
Pam Chapman, PT, Chairperson of Physical Therapist Assistant Program, 601.376.4825
Carolyn Skinner, PT, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, 601.376.4837
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