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Turn your interest in physical therapy into a future you can count on.
It’s estimated that employment opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants will grow by more than 30% over the next decade. Add to that the fact that in 2007 alone, Bay State placed 100% of graduates in the field, and Bay State College just might be the ideal physical therapist school to turn your interest in the field into a rewarding career.
Fully accredited. Real world professors. Valuable internships.
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and designed in accordance with guidelines established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Our professors bring real world physical therapy experience into the classroom, and will help to prepare you for the required National Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure Examination.
The internships we offer not only give you 160 hours of hands on experience, they introduce you to valuable business contacts you will have for life.
The strength of our program is proven with the success our graduates have enjoyed.
Career services for life. Real opportunity when you graduate.
The Career Services department at Bay State is there for you, not just when you graduate, but throughout your career. You can use us anytime you want or need help with finding the ideal job for you. For past students, that has meant fulfilling jobs at some of the leading institutions around, including:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Spaulding Rehabilitation Center
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New England Sinai Hospital
Genesis Health Care
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
If you’re serious about a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant, get your career started now. Call 617.217.9000 to connect with an admissions counselor who can help through every step of the admissions process. For specific questions about the PTA program, feel free to contact Dr. Shain, the PTA Program Chair at 617.217.9405.
The Mission of the Bay State College Physical Therapist Assistant Program is to provide academic and clinical training leading to the associate degree in Physical Therapy for students who want to practice as Physical Therapist Assistants.
Program Goals:
Graduate physical therapist assistants who, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
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are prepared to actively participate in the safe and effective prevention of and intervention for movement disorders, across the life-span and for those with life-long disabilities.
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can successfully use problem-solving skills in order to address the physical therapy needs of a diverse patient population in a variety of clinical settings.
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demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
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understand and are capable of fulfilling their role in the provision of health care.
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are prepared to promote health and wellness across the life span and for those with life-long disabilities.
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demonstrate commitment to self-assessment and lifelong learning.
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demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in the provision of physical therapy interventions.
PTA Program Objectives:
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Accept qualified students who have met admissions criteria, which identify potential for successful completion of the program.
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Provide academic and clinical faculty who meet the academic and experiential qualifications determined by the PTA Program and who ascribe to the PTA Program Mission and Goals.
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Provide a comprehensive curriculum, which includes an organized and sequential series of integrated learning experiences.
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Provide academic and clinical facilities that support and enhance the learning experience.
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Perform timely evaluation and review of student/graduate performance relative to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Goals.
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Implement timely revisions to the PTA Program which are based on results obtained from ongoing PTA Program assessment and which are consistent with the PTA Program’s mission statement, goals, objectives, curricular philosophy, and curricular design.
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Remain compliant with all CAPTE criteria.
| Program Requirements | Sem hrs/credits | |
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Year One |
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| ENG102 | English II | 3 |
| BIO211 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (PTA) | 4 |
| BIO212 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (PTA) | 4 |
| PTA101 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 4 |
| PTA121 | PT Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
| PTA122 | Clinical Pathologies | 3 |
| PTA123 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| PTA130 | Clinical Education I | 4 |
| PTA212 | Soft Tissue Techniques and Modalities | 4 |
| PSY101 or SOC101 | Psychology or Sociology | 3 |
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ELEC |
Literature Elective |
3 |
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
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41 credits |
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Second Year |
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| PTA213 | Musculoskeletal PT Intervention | 4 |
| PTA215 | Cardiopulmonary PT Intervention | 3 |
| PTA216 | Neuromuscular PT Intervention | 4 |
| PTA217 | Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| PTA221 | Senior Seminar II | 4 |
| PTA240 | Clinical Education II | 4 |
| PTA250 | Clinical Education III | 4 |
| PSY101 or SOC101 | Psychology or Sociology | 3 |
| 27 credits |
Physical Therapist Assistants must graduate from a program that has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in order to qualify to take the licensure examination. Most states, including Massachusetts, require licensure to practice. The Physical Therapist Assistant program has been granted full accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. CAPTE is located at 1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1488; 703-706-3245.
Any person(s) who wish to lodge a complaint or express a concern related to the PTA program at Bay State College and/or one of its graduates may contact the PTA program chair at dshain@baystate.edu or 617-217-9405.
