Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at Somerset 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 Kentucky colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.

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Somerset Community College

7285 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY

About
Somerset Community College, located in Somerset, Kentucky, formed from the consolidation of  Laurel Technical College, Somerset Community College, and Somerset Technical College in 2002. The school became a comprehensive community college through the consolidation and currently operates six campuses to provide quality service to the various communities and areas served by the school.

SCC is one of sixteen that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and is dedicated to providing services, educational opportunities through modern facilities and consistently reviewed and updated programs.  Somerset CC aims to provide assistance to students in the fulfillment of their goals.

Academics
Somerset Community College offers a large number of programs that allow students to choose the career or academic transfer program that best suits their future plans and goals. Career programs provide the skills necessary to enter the workforce as a professional, typically in high demand field reflective of community needs.

Degree programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate, diploma or associate degree, demonstrating competency in that area of study. Having gained the experience and knowledge required through practical and classroom courses, students may pursue employment opportunities after graduation.

Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the freshman and sophomore  of a four year education at low cost, followed by transfer to a four year institution. Transfer to public Kentucky institutions is made easier through agreements that allow for ease of admission based on completing transfer guidelines.

Students may opt to choose out of state or private colleges with varying admissions requirements. As such, it is suggested to meet with a counselor to form a curriculum that best meets the requirements of the student's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Air Conditioning Technology
• History
• Psychology
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Somerset Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any student who submits an application to be admitted. Students are asked to provide transcripts and to complete all placement exams, financial aid applications, and orientation prior to registration. Students are encouraged to meet with counselors to plan their education during their enrollment at SCC. Tuition and fees are due shortly after the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need as determined through a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students in need of assistance will have their FAFSA reviewed and a financial aid packet put together by the school. Students may be asked to provide additional information prior to the release of funds to ensure the FAFSA's accuracy.

Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. External scholarships may be pursued by students through application to overseeing bodies. Such scholarships may be awarded for a variety of reasons, and students should find and apply to those they find applicable to themselves.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $54220

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