Physical Therapist Assistant Degree, Program Information at Cerritos College

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, principles and procedures of physical therapy, basic neurology and orthopedics, physical therapy modalities, documentation skills, psychosocial aspects of health care, wound and injury care, electrotherapy, working with orthotics and prostheses, and personal and professional ethics. Find Colleges Offering Physical Therapist Assistant Degree.

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Physical Therapist Assistants
Job Description
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 950
- Average Annual Salary: $55,750
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.80
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 420
- Average Annual Salary: $55,050
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.46
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 60,296
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 79,821
- Percent Job Growth: 32.38%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Physical Therapist Aides
Job Description
Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,340
- Average Annual Salary: $26,710
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.84
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 590
- Average Annual Salary: $25,920
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.46
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 46,242
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 57,512
- Percent Job Growth: 24.37%

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Physical Therapist Assistant

	Total
Overall
All Students	29

By Gender
Male	15
Female	14

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	-
Black	1
Asian	4
Hispanic	6
White	15
Unknown	3

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in California

Miracosta College

One Barnard Dr
Oceanside, CA 92056

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Ohlone College

43600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Sacramento City College

3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 14

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

San Diego Mesa College

7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA 92111

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Ventura Adult and Continuing Education

5200 Valentine Rd
Ventura, CA 93003

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Non-Degree Granting
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000

This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in California

Loma Linda University

Address Not Available
Loma Linda, CA 92350

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 31

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers