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CAPTE Accreditation
Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pennsylvania College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 570-320-4439 or email pta@pct.edu.
Mission & Vision
Mission
The Pennsylvania College of Technology Physical Therapist Assistant program provides student-centered instruction and diverse real-world experiences to prepare graduates to be competent, ethical, and socially responsible PTAs.
Vision
To produce innovative practitioners who advocate for the profession and are committed to lifelong learning and social responsibility.
Program Outcomes
| Year | Graduation Rate | Employment Rate | First-time Pass Rate | Ultimate Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% (16/16) |
| 2019 | 89.5% | 100% | 75.0% | 81.25% (13/16) |
| 2020 | 84.2% | 100% | 78.6% | 85.71% (12/14) |
| 2021 | 95.0% | 100% | 66.7% | 80.95% (17/21) |
| 2022 | 76.9% | 100% | 90.0% | 100% (10/10) |
| 2023 | 69.0% | 100% | 72.7% | 90.9% (10/11) |
Source: The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
| Years | Two-year Graduation Rate | Two-year Employment Rate | Two-year First Time Pass Rate (NPTE) | Two-year Ultimate Pass Rate (NPTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 72.41% | 100% | 80.95% | 95.23% |
Program Goals
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and professional behaviors needed to provide entry-level care to patients in an ethical, legal, and safe manner.
- work collaboratively and effectively under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to provide care for patients across the lifespan.
- select and provide effective physical therapy interventions and data collection measures within the established plan of care.
- demonstrate effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication in a culturally competent manner with a diverse population of patients, family, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning to promote contemporary evidence-based practice.
Faculty Goals
Faculty of this major will:
- provide a classroom atmosphere that is supportive of student learning, free from discrimination, and respectful of all individuals.
- utilize a variety of instructional methods based on evidence and current standards of practice to provide a contemporary PTA curriculum.
- demonstrate professionalism through leadership, advocacy, and professional development.
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