Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the associate of applied science degree degree program in Physical Therapist Assistant will be able to complete the following competencies:

• Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for physical therapist assistants.
• Perform interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal, technically competent, and safe manner.
• Obtain accurate information by performing data collection within the established plan of care.
• Provide documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services, including interventions, response to interventions, and data collection techniques.
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills with physical therapists, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers.
• Implement a self-directed plan for career development and lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the certificate program in Certified Personal Trainer will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Identify and describe major muscles, their origins, insertions, and actions.
• Demonstrate at least one strength exercise for every major muscle group.
• Describe the body's physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.
• Describe the relationship between body composition, nutrition, and exercise.
• Demonstrate proper execution of resistance, cardio-respiratory, endurance, and flexibility exercises.
• Assess an individual's level of fitness using ACE guidelines.
• Analyze fitness regimens.
• Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to the field of personal training/physical fitness.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.