Louisiana College Department of Allied Health
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DIVISION OF ALLIED HEALTH
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CAREER DESCRIPTION
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction
and supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medical problems,
or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities
in their daily lives. PTAs work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practices,
outpatient clinics, home health, nursing homes, schools, sports facilities, and more. PTAs must
complete a 2-year associate's degree and are licensed, certified, or registered in most states.
Care provided by a PTA may include teaching patients/clients exercise for mobility, strength and
coordination, training for activities such as walking with crutches, canes, or walkers, massage,
and the use of physical agents and electrotherapy such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Additional information including career opportunities, average annual earnings, and employment
outlook can be accessed at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) website.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
MORE INFORMATION
Division of Allied Health Faculty
Read more about Physical Therapist Assistants here.
Download our Allied Health brochure
here.
NOTICE TO STUDENTS
The Louisiana College Physical Therapist Assistant Program is seeking accreditation by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy
Association. The program has submitted an Application for Candidacy of a Physical Therapist
Assistant Education Program, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation
stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for
Accreditation status nor does it assure that the program will be granted initial accreditation.