- Admission and enrollment criteria, policies and procedures support student success in achieving the PTA program mission.
- Graduation rates are at least 60%, averaged over two years.
- Graduates of the PTA program are prepared to work as an entry-level PTAs under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Students achieve entry-level performance for a PTA rated on the CPI for terminal clinical experience, minimum 90%, target 95% for cohort.
- Graduates of the PTA program are prepared to take The Physical Therapist Assistant National Physical Therapy Examination (PTA NPTE).
- Ultimate licensure pass rates are at least 85%, averaged over two years.
- Graduates meet the needs of the area workforce through employment in various clinical settings.
- Employment rates are at least 90%, averaged over two years.
- Program provides a variety of clinical placements that include: inpatient and outpatient experiences.
Revised 1/2016, 8/2021, 6/2024
Reviewed 5/2020