A45620 - Physical Therapist Assistant AAS

Provide a contemporary and comprehensive curriculum blending didactic and clinical education in accordance with CAPTE and the Federation of State Boards for Physical Therapy guidelines, and CCCC's mission.

100% of core faculty will participate in continuing education and professional development each year to adhere to NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners' continuing competency and College requirements.

A minimum of 80% of responses on Student Exit Surveys and Graduate Surveys will report "Agree" or higher regarding a contemporary and comprehensive curriculum.

A minimum of 90% of the PTA Program Advisory Board will report satisfaction with the outlined curriculum on the annual survey.

The attrition rate of enrolled students in the PTA Program will be 30% or less per cohort.

Graduate competent, ethical, and professional entry-level physical therapist assistants able to work under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.

100% of students will be assessed at "entry-level" on all CPI criteria during clinical education experiences prior to graduation.

A minimum of 85% pass rate among graduates who sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) annually.

A minimum of 90% of licensed PTA graduates seeking employment will be employed in-field within one year of graduation.

A minimum of 80% of responses on Employer Surveys will rate CCCC PTA graduates as being adequately prepared for entry into practice.

Promote the importance of lifelong learning and involvement in order to support the profession of physical therapy, College, and the PTA Program.

100% of full-time PTA program faculty will participate in education opportunities and or meetings to integrate current professional physical therapy research, topics, and current issues into the curriculum.

100% of core faculty will participate in continuing education and professional development each year to adhere to NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners continuing competency and College requirements.

100% of full-time PTA program faculty will maintain membership in the APTA and APTA NC.

Function as an integral part of the College through faculty participation in committee assignments, professional development, promotion of student involvement, and recruitment activities.

100% of full-time PTA Program faculty will participate in a college committee.

100% of full-time PTA Program faculty will participate in PTA Program faculty meetings during the semester(s) they are instructing.

100% of PTA faculty members will participate in the PTA Program Advisor Board.