Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at Bay State College offers students supervised instruction in training patients and implementing physical therapy as how to conduct treatment interventions and use equipment while observing and recording patient progress. Graduate students of the PTA degree program will successfully assist physical therapists through knowledge and studies in subjects like basic neurology and orthopedics, wound and injury care, electrotherapy, and working with orthotics and prostheses. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.

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Bay State College

588 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA

Bay State College operates as a private school dedicated to offering a solid education for students in Boston and surrounding areas. Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Security and Protective Services
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Education
• Communication Technology

Over 810 students have received a degree in the last few years based on published graduation information with about 22% of those who start the program continue it to completion. Over twenty different programs are offered at Bay State Junior College, with a Bachelor's degree being the highest degree offered. The more popular programs are listed below:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Assistant
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Arts, Entertainment,And Media Management, General

To help students and recent graduates, Bay State College may offer student services like those listed below:

• Distance learning
• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bay State College offers an associate's degree program in physical therapist assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Physical Therapist Assistants

Description

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physical therapist assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 40.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).