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Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide support under the guidance of:
Licensed Physical Therapists through therapeutic exercises
Functional mobility training
Assistive equipment (including prosthetic devices)
Modalities like hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound, phototherapy, and thermotherapy to enhance, preserve, and improve physical capabilities.
Green River College's (GRC) PTA program focuses on equipping students with the skills, analytical abilities, and judgment needed for thriving careers as PTAs. Our program delivers thorough, inclusive, high-quality education centered on both learning and patient needs.
The curriculum aims to enable graduates to deliver excellent patient care under physical therapists' supervision across diverse communities in various healthcare environments. Alumni will be equipped to practice safely, ethically, legally, and efficiently while adapting to healthcare's dynamic landscape.