Pocatello,
ID,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant in Pocatello United States | Idaho State University
Idaho State University
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Pocatello United States
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Qualification
Associate Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,466
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works alongside healthcare professionals to develop and execute patient care plans. Supervised by a Physical Therapist, the PTA administers treatments that may involve strength-building exercises, improving coordination and flexibility, applying therapeutic modalities like heat, cold, electrical stimulation or hydrotherapy for pain relief, teaching proper movement techniques, and training patients on assistive equipment such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Additionally, PTAs support Physical Therapists by helping with evaluations, monitoring patient progress, and documenting treatment outcomes. This comprehensive rehabilitation strategy forms the foundation of physical therapy, with PTAs serving as vital contributors to patient recovery.
The PTA training program spans five semesters, combining classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and clinical rotations. Courses are exclusively daytime offerings. Upon completing the program, graduates qualify to take the national PTA licensing exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (fsbtp.org). In Idaho, PTAs must obtain state licensure to practice professionally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 4.5
Qualification Requirements
Freshman applicants must submit official secondary school mark sheets and diploma. Mailed documents must be originals or copies certified by the school principal or controller of examinations and sealed in a school envelope. Documents not in English must be translated by a certified translator. Official transcripts are also accepted by email if sent directly from the school principal or registrar. Students who do not meet minimum English proficiency requirements may apply for conditional admission, during which time they will need to be enrolled in an intensive English program, such as ISU's IEI program, in preparation for full-time academic study at ISU. Have graduated from a high school or secondary school with satisfactory grades, received a diploma or certificate of graduation, and be eligible for admission to a major university in the country from which they graduated. General Education requirements must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA. All other courses in the program must be completed with a C or higher.
TOEFL iBT 61, Paper 500, Computer 173, IELTS - 5.5 overall score OR a minimum 5.0 in ALL subscores
TOEFL iBT 61, Paper 500, Computer 173, IELTS - 5.5 overall score OR a minimum 5.0 in ALL subscores
Tuition
USD
27,466