Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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  • Learn the skills need to excel in a rewarding and fast-growing profession that helps patients by relieving pain and improving mobility.
  • Physical therapist assistant positions are forecast to grow 24% by 2031, much faster than the average for other jobs.
  • Median annual salary for physical therapist assistants is more than $61,000.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Associate Degrees

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Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.C.T.

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Applicants must first apply to ÈÕº«ÖÐÎÄ×ÖÄ»¸£ÀûƬ. Once you are admitted to the University you will receive information about the required
secondary application for the PTA Program.

Accreditation

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The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at ÈÕº«ÖÐÎÄ×ÖÄ»¸£ÀûƬ is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085;
Telephone: 703-706-3245
Email: accreditationsupport@apta.org
Website: . 
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 812-888-5090 or email HSHP@vinu.edu.

Our Faculty

Benjamin Scott Assistant Professor Physical Therapy bscott@vinu.edu
Rachel Lampert Assistant Professor Physical Therapy rachel.lampert@vinu.edu
Lisa McGregor PTA Assistant-Hourly Physical Therapy lisa.mcgregor@vinu.edu

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