Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program

What Is a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant?

You are a physical therapist assistant who is ready for a challenge. You want to further your education and achieve career goals. Designed specifically for physical therapist assistants, the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (BSPTA) is a bachelor’s degree completion program that can provide additional knowledge and skills necessary to better meet patient, employer and societal needs. You will earn your bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited school that has specialized in medical career training for more than 45 years. You will learn from instructors who are subject matter experts with years of field experience.

What Will I Learn With This Training?

The program features courses in evidence-based practice, pharmacology, management, practice-specific rehabilitation and more. You can also choose between an inpatient and outpatient curriculum track.

Pima Medical Institute’s BSPTA program is offered exclusively with online classes, allowing you the flexibility to continue working in your field while enhancing your skill set. Through this accelerated program, you will:

• Focus on specifically furthering your PTA technical skills with advanced use and understanding of evidence-based treatment
• Develop higher-level communication skills with patients, PTs and other medical professionals
• Learn leadership and management concepts including current policy issues
• Grow patient advocacy skills
• Gain advanced knowledge of technology and its use in physical therapy
• Create a professional portfolio and profile supported by a Capstone Project and other BSPTA accomplishments that will ready you for your next career goal

What Career Opportunities Does Someone With a Bachelor Of Science In Physical Therapist Assistant Have?

With a bachelor of science, you will become a leader in your field and will gain the skills necessary to take on larger responsibility, guide change and advocate for your patients, yourself and physical therapy in general. 

Your career opportunities may include:

• Higher education, including Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Leadership or management positions
• Promotion
• Full-time instructor position in a PTA program (state-dependent)
• Certifications that include a bachelor’s degree as a requirement

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Job Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of physical therapist assistants and aides is projected to grow 29 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for physical therapy is expected to increase in response to the healthcare needs of an aging population and individuals with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity.*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapist-assistants-and-aides.htm (visited September 01, 2020).

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