Physical Therapist Assistant

Pima Medical Institute - Seattle ETPL
This program prepares students to become integral members of the Physical Therapy healthcare team under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The framework of this course includes information in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, fundamentals of diseases and conditions, medical terminology, physical therapy techniques, treatment plans, rehabilitation therapies, the musculoskeletal system, administrative procedures, and ethics and laws governing the practice of physical therapy.

Financial information

Total tuition

$40,565.00

Total required fees

$750.00

Books and supplies

$2,418.00

Locations

Seattle

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

66.5

Credits

1586

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AOS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Wonderlic Entrance Examination, math screening test, high school diploma or GED, interview with the admissions office, Program Director and/or Clinical Director

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination

Employment performance results

Program type

Physical Therapy Assistant

Completion rate

71%

Employment rate

90%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$27.55

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,433.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Physical Therapy Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

78%

Other Industries

11%

Administrative Support

8%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

3%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
96
Completion rate
71%
Average number of students who completed each year
32
Gender
Male
47%
Female
53%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
13%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
16%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
55%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
65%
30 to 39
24%
40 to 49
10%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
7%
Some college experience, but no degree
93%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%