Cincinnati,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant in Batavia United States | University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
|
Batavia United States
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Qualification
Associate Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,982
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) deliver physical therapy treatments under the guidance of licensed physical therapists. These professionals assist individuals of various ages who face medical issues or health conditions affecting their mobility and daily functional abilities. PTAs are employed across diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals, private clinics, outpatient centers, home care services, long-term care facilities, educational institutions, and athletic venues. Their responsibilities may involve tracking patient progress during therapy sessions and conducting specific standardized assessments as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
PTA services often involve instructing patients in therapeutic exercises to improve movement, strength, and coordination, as well as training in assistive device usage like crutches or walkers. They may also administer treatments including therapeutic massage and modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation therapy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study. The program is a two-phased process of education over two years, the first year or phase is composed of nine prerequisite courses. The second year or phase begins in the Summer term after an applicant has been accepted into the core PTA cohort. This phase contains the in-depth PTA academic and clinical coursework required to graduate from the program and sit for the national PTA license exam.
Proof of English Ability Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Duolingo: 100 overall, 100 Production score, 100 Conversation
TOEFL: 79 iBT, 15 sub-score, 20 - writing, 20 - speaking
Cambridge: 176, recommended exam - C1 Advanced
IELTS: 6.5 overall, 5.5 sub-score, 6 - writing, 6 - speak
SAT-I: 480 evidenced-based reading & writing
ELS: 112 graduation
Proof of English Ability Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Duolingo: 100 overall, 100 Production score, 100 Conversation
TOEFL: 79 iBT, 15 sub-score, 20 - writing, 20 - speaking
Cambridge: 176, recommended exam - C1 Advanced
IELTS: 6.5 overall, 5.5 sub-score, 6 - writing, 6 - speak
SAT-I: 480 evidenced-based reading & writing
ELS: 112 graduation
Tuition
USD
13,982