Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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 New York colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.

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SUNY College of Technology at Canton (SUNY Canton)

10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY

Established in 1906, SUNY Canton started as the first post-secondary, two-year college in New York until it was designated as the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Technology at Canton. The population of this college is demographically diverse with international students from different countries. Such diversity fosters a unique academic and cultural learning experience for the students.

The campus is situated in semi-rural area near the Grasse River and downtown Canton occupying a 555-acre land comprised of twenty buildings with specialized labs, residential facilities and various college centers. Several athletic facilities such as the ice arena, lap pool, field house, fitness center, turf field and running trails can also be found on this campus.

As preparation for professional career or higher educational pursuit, SUNY Canton offers 23 Bachelor's degrees, 22 Associates degrees and 7 one-year professional certificate programs. These programs fall into any of the three distinct schools: Canino School of Engineering Technology; School of Business and Liberal Arts; and School of Health, Science and Criminal Justice. Eight Bachelor’s degrees and 190 courses are offered online.

SUNY Canton utilizes a ladder curriculum for all its academic programs to allow students to gain initial credits for a four-year baccalaureate degree. Through the Associated Colleges agreement, students can transfer to Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University and SUNY Potsdam. 

This college is active in athletics and many of its students are involved in sports but apart from athletics, SUNY Canton students can also participate in other recreational activities and organizational projects. They may also opt to join numerous organizations and clubs that fit their personality and interest.

Admissions http://www.canton.edu/admissions/

Academics http://www.canton.edu/academics/

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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

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