Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at Montgomery 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 Maryland colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.

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Montgomery College

8736 Arliss St, Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery College (MC) is a three-campus, two-year institution of higher learning, offering more than 130 areas of study in both credit and noncredit programs. It also offers Workforce Development & Continuing Education Programs for students who are in career transition, reentering the workforce, maintaining cur­rent technical skills, or seeking continuing educational enrichment.

Students may work towards an Associate of Arts degree in Arts degree in liberal and fine arts, business, computer sciences and technologies and general studies. Studies in engineering, sciences or nursing can lead to an Associate of Science degree. Other programs of study at MC are designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year universities to complete their bachelor's degree. Professional certificates and letters of completion are awarded to students completed one of MC's many workforce development programs.

A Bioscience Education Center and a 40-acre Science and Technology Park are soon slated for construction. To support its programs in health sciences and visual and performing arts, Montgomery College has opened new health sciences facilities and a performing arts center with a 500-seat theater and a dance studio.

Other programs at MC include an Honors Program for high-achieving students, Renaissance Scholars for honors students who wish to earn credit for work or travel experience, and Montgomery Scholars for outstanding high school graduates, among others.

History

The first classes were held at Montgomery College in the evenings at a local high school in1946. The initial student enrollment was 186 men and women. Over the years, the college expanded to become a multi-campus institution serving thousands of students.

Academics

The academic calendar for Montgomery College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters. It also offers a short winter "Intersession," and two short summer sessions.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units at Montgomery College are divided into departments that cover study areas ranging from accounting and anthropology, to business and science, or engineering to music and theatre.

Student Life

Montgomery College offers many student clubs and organizations for involvement, with particular focus on groups that encourage students to explore the world around them. MC has a very diverse student body, and is committed to supporting all students through a variety of campus events, including World Peace Day, International Student Week, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Arab American Heritage Month, the World Arts Festival, and more.

Intramural sports and athletics are available, as are opportunities for service learning and volunteerism.  Students have plenty of access to arts and entertainment through performances produced at the Cultural Arts Center at Silver Spring, the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, the Black Box Theatre, Summer Dinner Theatre, a College Music Concert Series, a variety of music ensembles, and a selection of art galleries on all three MC campuses.

Athletics

The athletics teams at Montgomery College are represented as both the "Knights" and the "Gryphons." These teams participate in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Montgomery College is comprised of three campuses:

• Germantown Campus
• Rockville Campus
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (MC's first campus)

Community Life

Montgomery College is located in the center of the Washington, D.C. metro area, in a very diverse community. All the history, culture, recreation and entertainment offered by a major metropolitan city is within easy distance. The student body of MC also reflects a diverse community, with the students representing a wide range of ages and origins.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montgomery 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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $49840

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