Mission and Student Outcomes

MISSION/PURPOSE

The mission of the South College PTA program is to develop knowledgeable, motivated, competent professionals who have the skills necessary to meet the career demands of an entry-level physical therapist assistant and, thereby, serve the diverse needs of their communities. A comprehensive curriculum is maintained, which includes verifying the competence and professionalism of students. To promote an optimal educational experience for all students, diversity in teaching methodology is also practiced. As role models, those involved with the program strive to exhibit the professional attributes expected in the physical therapy profession.

PROGRAM GOALS AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

1. Graduates will be competent physical therapist assistants who work under the supervision of physical therapists.
   • Students/graduates will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
   • Student/graduates will implement appropriate physical therapy treatments based on the plan of care established by a licensed physical therapist.
   • Students/graduates will act in a manner consistent with their state practice act and APTA’s Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
   • Graduates will pass the national physical therapist assistant licensure exam.
2. The program will maintain a comprehensive curriculum developed and taught by qualified faculty in accordance with accreditation standards.
   • Faculty will continually develop and improve a comprehensive didactic curriculum.
   • Faculty will continually develop and improve a comprehensive clinical education plan.
   • The program will maintain adequate physical and monetary resources to facilitate a learning environment.
   • The program’s mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives will be consistent with those of the college.
3. The program, through its faculty and students, will show a commitment to the private and professional communities through activities of continuing education, service, and advocacy for the physical therapy profession.
   • The program will provide faculty with professional development opportunities relevant to their topics of instruction, licensure requirements, areas of weakness noted on assessment tools, and desired areas of professional growth.
   • Faculty and students will participate in community service activities
   • Faculty will be advocates for the physical therapy profession.

Program Goals and Expected Outcomes

Graduating Class	2020	2021	2 yr. Average
& that Graduated – per AAR*	(14/17) – 82.4%	(7/12) – 70.5%	76.5%
% that passed the licensure exam	(12/14) – 85.7%	(9/12) – 75%	80.35%
% employed as a PTA within 1 year of graduation if seeking	(11/12) – 91.6%	(8/8) – 100%	95.8%