Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at Edison 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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Edison State Community College

Also known as Edison Community College

100 West College Street, Granville, OH

Edison State Community College is located on 131 acres in Piqua, Ohio. Offering more than 30 degree options, they also one-year and certifications in Nursing, Manufacturing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Business, Science, and Math. Edison offers five different types of degrees, two of which are designed for transferring to a four-year college or university, and three prepare graduates for immediate employment.

Available Degrees:

• Associate of Arts Degree (AA) – Guarantee of Transfer Credit
• Associate of Science Degree (AS) – Guarantee of Transfer Credit
• Associate of Applied Business Degree (AAB)
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
• Associate of Technical Study Degree

Edison Students have transferred to many four-year colleges and universities from coast to coast, including most public colleges in Ohio. To see a list of universities that recent Edison graduates have transferred to visit the Academics: Everything You Need to Know page (http://catalog.edisonohio.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=955)

Edison Community College’s Career Advisors will help you identify a career and education that’s right for you—they will also provide help with resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills. Other student services include providing a faculty advisor and access to the Advising Resource Center (ARC), learning assistance services and eTutoring, health services, and childcare.

Detailed tuition information is available on Edison Community College’s Website (http://www.edisonohio.edu/index.php?page=cost)

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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

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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).