Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff 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 Missouri colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.

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Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff

901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) main campus is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It has in-district centers in Doniphan, Piedmont, and Van Buren, and full-service centers in Kennett, Malden, Dexter, Portageville, Sikeston, and Cape Girardeau, Missouri. TRCC also offers courses in many high schools throughout southeast Missouri, as well as courses (and entire degree options) are available online.

TRCC Mission Statement:

Learn about what drives us to be the best, and the commitments we’ve made to ensure we succeed.

Degree Types:

• Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
• Associate of Science (AS) Degree
• Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Degree
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
• One Year Certificates
• Short Term Certificates

View a complete list of Programs of Study via the school site or simply request admissions information from this page today.

Student Services include: Academic Advising, Career counseling, on-campus job opportunities, Student Life Programs, and Student Activities

The Student Service office has established relationships with most of the colleges and universities in Missouri, but as soon as a transfer school is selected, you should contact your advisor at that institution and make arrangements in attempt to ensure a seamless transition.

Tuition:

• Three Rivers District Residents: $75.00 per credit hour
• Out of District Missouri Residents: $120.00 per credit hour
• Out of State Residents: $150.00 per credit hour.

Additional fees include fees such as distance learning, equipment rental, and course fees.  To apply online, simply follow the school link above and find out what TRCC can do for you.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff offers a less than two-year award 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

• Springfield, MO
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $50110

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