Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 221710
- Phone: (520) 326-1600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (505) 881-1234
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (505) 881-1239
FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Physical Therapist Assistant Program
The physical therapist assistants degree program at Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque 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 Arizona colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.
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Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1, Tucson, AZ
Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque offers an associate's degree program in physical therapist assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 13 |
| Female | 14 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| White | 9 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Tucson, AZ
- Total Employment: 170
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.03
- Average Annual Salary: $45830
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation