On August 2, 2010 the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) reversed its decision and granted the College of the Sequoias Physical Therapist Assistant Program Candidacy Status. Candidacy Statue indicates that a program is making satisfactory progress toward compliance with the accreditation criteria. Students completing this degree will have a foundation for the fields
of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, physics and
movement science through the study of basic principles of patient management, engineering and physics for the PTA,
physical agents and modalities, pathophysiology, orthopedics, neurorehabilitation for the PTA, therapeutic exercise and
will acquire skills for patient care, application of modalities and physical agents, implementation of therapeutic exercise
and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation under the PT plan of care and clinical education hours. This PTA program must comply
with the accreditation requirements set by the Commission Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of
the American Physical Therapy Association. Admission Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or
higher; 2.5 or higher GPA on combined biology prerequisites: BIOL 30 (Anatomy) 4 units; BIOL 31 (Physiology) 4 units. A minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses is required. Please be advised that a “C” in all prerequisites courses does
not meet the 2.5 minimum GPA requirement. No more than one repetition of any biology course is allowed. Clinical placements will require background check and drug screen prior to clinical courses. Applications are due
by June 15th each year for fall semester. Upon admission to the program, all applicants must provide the following valid
and current information: American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Card; health clearance (Immunizations
and physical exam); California drivers license; California automobile insurance and reliable use of transportation. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment
in the following fields: acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, inpatient rehabilitation
centers, school based health care services.
