Physical Therapy Assistant



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 Curriculum Description                Curriculum

The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct patient care settings under 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 lifespan.
Clinical Education is provided at cooperating hospitals, public healthcare facilities, and private physical therapy centers.  Besides regional accreditation, the PTA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (part of the APTA).

Go to the Martin Community College 2006-08 Catalog for complete program requirements and course information.

Careers                                                   Careers

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

Career planning and placement assistance is offered by the college and the Employment Security Commission.  Click here for more information.

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  Facility                                                                Facilities
MCC's Physical Therapy Assistant program utilizes state of the art equipment for instruction in therapeutic exercise and soft tissue treatments.  The list of equipment includes computerized ultrasound, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, whirlpools, computerized tread mills and step machines, and electronic isokinetic equipment.  Classroom instruction is enhanced with multi-media and computer technology in the form of interactive software, and multi-media computer displays.

Martin Community College, with it's picturesque 65 acre main campus located in Williamston, the center of northeastern North Carolina, provides a convenient setting for commuting students. For information about the college and directions, click here.

The college does not provide dormitories but referral housing and rental information is available through the Office of Student Services. Students who have come to MCC from across the state and country have found affordable rooms, apartments, trailers, and houses to rent within driving distance to the college.  For more information on available rental property contact the Office of Student Services.

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  Faculty                                         Faculty/Advisor  


Dr.  Jean Lambert
Physical Therapist Director
Building 3, Room 45
252-792-1521 ext. 237

jlambert@martincc.edu

Barbara Daly
Department Chair of Industrial and Health Technologies
B.A., Seton Hill College
M.A., Purdue University
bdaly@martincc.edu

 

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