Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant in Riverside United States | California Baptist University

Physical therapist assistants are trained medical professionals who work under a physical therapist's guidance to deliver therapies that enhance movement, reduce discomfort, and optimize physical function. California Baptist University's PTA program prepares compassionate, service-oriented graduates equipped with the necessary expertise, practical abilities, and professional ethics to make meaningful contributions to both the physical therapy field and their communities. The program holds accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Program Outcomes

PTA students will show competence in practicing under a licensed physical therapist's supervision while adhering to legal requirements, ethical principles, and professional standards.
PTA students will execute physical therapist assistant responsibilities with safety protocols that reduce potential hazards to patients, themselves, and others.
PTA students will apply and modify treatment plans created by physical therapists to achieve the best possible results for patients of all ages.
PTA students will engage in community service and champion patient needs through a care philosophy centered on service.