Columbus State Community College (Columbus State) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
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. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Ohio schools that offer a physical therapist assistant degree. Students at Columbus State Community College who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Certificate
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Physical Therapist Assistant Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the physical therapist assistant program at the Columbus State Community College for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 7 |
By Gender
| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 5 |
Female | 2 |
By Race
| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | - |
Asian | - |
Hispanic | - |
White | 7 |
Unknown | - |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of health specialties teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of physical therapist assistants in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 620
- Average Annual Salary: $50,450
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.26
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 132%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 67,400
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 98,200
- Percent Job Growth: 45.70%
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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of physical therapist aides in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Average Annual Salary: $21,480
- Average Hourly Rate: $10.33
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 47,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 67,300
- Percent Job Growth: 43.10%
List of schools that offer a physical therapist assistant degree or program in Ohio
- 4-Year Colleges and Universities
- Community Colleges
- Career Colleges
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Edison State Community College | |
Piqua, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 10 |
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| Shawnee State University | |
Portsmouth, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 20 |
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Community Colleges
| Clark State Community College | |
Springfield, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 27 |
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| Cuyahoga Community College District | |
Cleveland, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 22 |
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| Hocking College | |
Nelsonville, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 21 |
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| James a Rhodes State College | |
Lima, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 33 |
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| Lorain County Community College | |
Elyria, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 18 |
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| Marion Technical College | |
Marion, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 20 |
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| North Central State College | |
Mansfield, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 23 |
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| Owens Community College | |
Perrysburg, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 24 |
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| Sinclair Community College | |
Dayton, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 26 |
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| Stark State College | |
North Canton, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 17 |
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| Washington State Community College | |
Marietta, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 18 |
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| Zane State College | |
Zanesville, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 18 |
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Career Colleges
| Professional Skills Institute | |
Toledo, OH
| Students That Completed This Program: 52 |
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