Louisiana College Department of Allied Health

Philosophy

The Louisiana College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program subscribes to and supports the mission, philosophies, values, and goals of Louisiana College and the accreditation standards established by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The Louisiana College PTA faculty and students recognize the intrinsic value and right to optimal health. These rights and values are embraced in the three fold strands of the PTA curriculum which are: Christian service, competencies relative to a Physical Therapist Assistant Career, and a lifelong commitment to the PTA career. The PTA Program at Louisiana College is committed to the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and academic excellence. The stakeholders of the PTA Program believe the PTA Program must provide a variety of didactic and clinical learning experiences which support the acquisition of knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to practice safely and effectively under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist in order to become a vital member of the health care team.