Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at Professional Skills Institute 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 Ohio colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.

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Professional Skills Institute

7625 N High Street, Columbus, OH

Located in Maumee Ohio the Professional Skills Institute is a private college offering career training in the medical field that can be completed in 2 years or less.  The school was founded in 1984 by a Registered Nurse interested in going beyond traditional vocational education.  From a beginning of two programs and 2 students, today PSI has over 400 students and offers diploma programs in practical nursing, medical insurance specialization; and associate degrees in physical therapy assisting and medical assisting.

The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) has granted institutional accreditation to the Professional Skills Institute and approval to award Associate of Applied Science Degrees as well as program diplomas.

The Practical Nursing Program prepares candidates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).  For the 2011/2012 academic year the approximate total cost of this program was about $23,000.  The average three year placement rate for program graduates from 2009/2010 academic year to the 2011/2012 was 70%.

In addition to Title IV federal financial aid, PSI works with students to tap into other sources of assistance, including state-based Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding for displaced workers and low income students.  The Ohio National Guard has grants available to its members and the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) for the disabled.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Professional Skills Institute 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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $53210

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