物理治疗师助理
副学士学位课程
Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to provide services to people of all ages who have a variety of physical limitations, 造成伤害, 疾病或其他原因. 作为物理治疗师助理(PTA), you will be a licensed health care worker who provides physical therapy services under the supervision and direction of the physical therapist. 你将协助收集数据, implement patient programs designed by the physical therapist, 做出适当的判断, 修改现有护理计划内的干预措施, 参与出院计划和随访护理, 记录对病人的护理. You will also educate and interact with health care team members, including families, caregivers, 学生和病人. 成功完成本课程后, you will be eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).
Academically ready students can apply to the program following the guidelines of the Allied Health admissions process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for application requirements.
Offered at the following campus(es): Georgetown, Wilmington
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions in:
- Hospitals
- 康复中心
- Home health
- Out-patient clinics
- Schools
- 熟练的护理设施
What You Will Learn
毕业生能力
The 毕业生能力 listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Work under the supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe and effective manner.
- 在护理计划内实施PT干预.
- Perform specific data collection techniques related to the plan of care.
- Demonstrate effective communication in the physical therapy environment.
- Formulate appropriate judgments and modification to the program within the patient's plan of care.
- Demonstrate effective interactions and professional behaviors.
- 参与职业发展活动.
- 表现出对物理治疗专业的承诺, 物理治疗患者, and the community.
核心课程能力
The 核心课程能力 listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, 不管你的学习计划是什么. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- 运用清晰有效的沟通技巧.
- 运用批判性思维来解决问题.
- 合作实现共同的目标.
- 表现出专业和道德的行为.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
建议的毕业途径
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| BIO 120 | 解剖学与生理学I | 5 |
| MAT 162 | Statistical Reasoning | 4 |
| BIO 100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| BIO 121 | 解剖学与生理学II | 5 |
| PHY 110 | 物理治疗师助理的物理学 | 4 |
| Or | ||
| PHY 205 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PTA 100 | Introduction to PTA | 2 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 123 | 临床功能解剖 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| PTA 101 | Basic Techniques | 4 |
| PTA 115 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PTA 102 | Modalities | 3 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 116 | 病理学导论 | 3 |
Semester 5
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 205 | 骨科疾病的病理/治疗 | 4 |
| PTA 206 | 神经系统疾病的病理/治疗 | 4 |
| PTA 211 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| SOC 213 | 医疗保健中的道德问题 | 3 |
Semester 6
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 208 | PTA的专题 | 3 |
| PTA 209 | PTA管理问题 | 2 |
| PTA 212 | Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| PTA 213 | 临床实习三 | 4 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 76 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
AHTAASPTA
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| MAT 162 | Statistical Reasoning | 4 |
| BIO 120 | 解剖学与生理学I | 5 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 | 解剖学与生理学II | 5 |
| BIO 100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PHY 110 | 物理治疗师助理的物理学 | 4 |
| Or | ||
| PHY 205 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PTA 100 | Introduction to PTA | 2 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 123 | 临床功能解剖 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PTA 101 | Basic Techniques | 4 |
| PTA 115 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PTA 116 | 病理学导论 | 3 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| PTA 102 | Modalities | 3 |
Semester 5
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 205 | 骨科疾病的病理/治疗 | 4 |
| PTA 206 | 神经系统疾病的病理/治疗 | 4 |
| PTA 211 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| SOC 213 | 医疗保健中的道德问题 | 3 |
Semester 6
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 208 | PTA的专题 | 3 |
| PTA 209 | PTA管理问题 | 2 |
| PTA 212 | Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| PTA 213 | 临床实习三 | 4 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 76 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
AHTAASPTA
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校友|杰瑞·费利佩
Patricia Bird
系主任，讲师，
and Program Advisor
pbird2@bundu-gear.com
(302) 259-6676
物理治疗师助理 Program at Delaware Technical Community College Jack F. Owens Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: (703) 706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: capteonline.org.
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (302) 259-6676 or email pbird2@bundu-gear.com.
The program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, 哥伦比亚特区, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following: CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, 哥伦比亚特区, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, 哥伦比亚特区, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at www.fsbpt.org.
This program is offered at the Georgetown and Wilmington campuses.
Rachel Carter
Department Chair
rachel.carter@bundu-gear.com
(302) 657-5131
The 物理治疗师助理 Program at Delaware Technical Community College Orlando J. George, Jr Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: (703) 706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: capteonline.org.
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (302) 657-5131 or email rachel.carter@bundu-gear.com.
The program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, 哥伦比亚特区, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following: CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, 哥伦比亚特区, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, 哥伦比亚特区, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at www.fsbpt.org.