Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at Columbus State Community 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 Ohio colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.

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Columbus State Community College

60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH

Columbus State Community College is a two-year community college located in Ohio that offers associate's degrees and professional/career certificates.  Columbus State is committed to providing education to diverse learners, and offers a range of programs to meet the needs of the changing student body. The "Career & Tech" associate's degrees and certificates are offered in more than 120 areas of health, business and engineering technologies. There are also "transfer-friendly" programs in the Arts & Sciences that allow students to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, that they will complete at another institution.

Columbus State serves its local community through its Community Education and Workforce Development program, providing non-credit workplace and career-specific training to the local workforce.  This includes language training to recent immigrants that helps students meet the requirements to earn a GED, and "transitional workforce" training.  Columbus State also provides programs for high school students through its K-12 programs.

History

Columbus State Community College was founded in 1963 with 67 students enrolled.

Academics

The academic calendar for Columbus State Community College follows the quarter system, with four quarters that run 11 weeks each.  Columbus State will switch to the semester system in the fall of 2012.

Colleges and Schools

As a community college, Columbus State is not divided into colleges and schools, but rather many departments through which students can earn a degree or professional certificate in two primary areas: Arts and Sciences Degree Programs, and Career and Technology Degree & Certificate Programs.

Student Life

The students of Columbus State can participate in 45 different student clubs, organizations and honor societies.  These groups include choir, band, intramural sports, theatre, and the student newspaper.

There is also a Student Ambassadors program, which gives students the opportunity to participate in leadership activities such as:

• Assisting with public relations at special events like job fairs, blood drives, etc.
• Staffing new student orientation programs
• Giving campus tours
• Engaging in community outreach
• Developing special projects in academics or student services

Athletics

The Columbus State "Cougars" athletics teams compete in five intercollegiate sports.  The school also has an award-winning cheerleading squad.

Men's Sports:

• Basketball
• Golf

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Golf
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses and Centers

There are two main campuses of Columbus State Community College: Columbus Campus and Delaware Campus.  In addition, Columbus State has several conveniently located off-campus sites.

Columbus State Off-Campus Centers:

• Westerville
• Gahanna
• Southeast
• Pickaway County
• Grove City
• Southwest at Bolton Field
• Tolles
• Dublin
• Marysville

Community Life

A key part of the mission of Columbus State is to serve the Columbus-area community by providing educational opportunities to all.  Various initiatives and programs provide basic skills training, college preparation, GED preparation, new career training, development of personal interests, and more.

Initiatives, programs and services provided to the community:

• K-12 Initiatives
• Educational Talent Search (a pre-collegiate program for students from grades 6-12)
• ESL Afterschool Communities
• Trade-Skill Training (Orientation to Trade and Apprenticeship Programs)
• COWIC One-Stop Youth Services (assessment and career exploration for at-risk youth)
• Conference Center
• Language Institute
• GED Preparation
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Student Jobs

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbus State Community College offers a less than two-year award 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

Salary & Wages

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $53210

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