Louisiana Department of Allied Health

Program Mission

The students who complete the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Louisiana College are awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Mission Statement of Louisiana College:

The mission of Louisiana College is to provide a liberal arts education characterized by academic excellence, a commitment to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus, an allegiance to the authority of the Holy Scriptures, and a passion for changing the world for Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Mission Statement Louisiana College Physical Therapist Assistant Program:

The mission of the Louisiana College Physical Therapist Assistant Program is to provide an environment and opportunity in which the threefold strands of the PTA curriculum are woven into a tapestry representing the PTA career.

The strands of the tapestry are:

• Christian Service - The Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree program reflects the mission of Louisiana College’s Christian service component delivered to the client. The official seal of Louisiana College bears three Latin words: Deo, Veritati, and Patriae. These words describe our school as dedicated to God, to truth and to country. The program seeks a diverse population of students who will share their talents and gifts in their growth as physical therapist assistants through Christian service by developing a spirit of altruism and healing---- with reverence and love for all of life with all of those entrusted to their care and by serving as a Christian role model/compassionate health care provider to the physical therapy profession and community at large.

• Competencies - Competencies relative to the PTA career will be acquired upon completion of the program, initiating a commitment to a high standard of scholarship and ethical standards which reflect the institution’s mission and heritage of academic excellence. Through facilities of the institution and clinic, emphasis on technology and communication will provide opportunities to engage in scholarly activities to advance the knowledge of physical therapy and one’s role as a PTA working under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.

• Life-long education - Life-long appreciation for and furthering of education within the Physical Therapist Assistant career will inspire a commitment to achievement of advanced knowledge, skills and abilities for excellence in provision of care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and will help in creating, anticipating and responding to an evolving health care system and new responsibilities.