Physical Therapist Assistant Collaborative Program

Collaborative Program

James Sprunt Community College, in collaboration with several other colleges in the region, has a specific number of slots in the program listed below. Students may complete the majority of the general education courses at James Sprunt Community College and may apply for transfer to the affiliating college for completion of the major courses.

Curriculum Description

Physical Therapist Assistant The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct patient care settings under the supervision of physical therapists. Assistants work to improve or restore function by alleviation or prevention of physical impairment and perform other essential activities in a physical therapy department.

Course work includes normal human anatomy and physiology, the consequences of disease or injury, and physical therapy treatment of a variety of patient conditions affecting humans throughout the life span.

Graduates may be eligible to take the licensure examination administered by the NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Employment in general hospitals, rehabilitation centers, extended care facilities, specialty hospitals, home health agencies, private clinics and public school systems.