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Expectations for PTA Applicants
- Ability to self evaluate and make changes necessary to succeed as a PTA.
- Ability to recognize own limitations in regards to studying and performing tasks required for PTA.
- Physical skills such as: bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, pulling, walking, coordinated movement with some quickness, and moving persons/objects from one location to another.
- Mental skills such as: listening, visual assessment, emotional stability, palpation assessment (touch), smell recognition, verbal and non-verbal communication to clients and peers, and clear written communication skills.
- Ability to be efficient with your time and prioritize course work and clinical work so as to complete tasks on time.
- Ability to separate personal and professional lives.
- Ability to recognize others reactions to your speech, actions, or physical being.
- Ability to think and problem solve in a short period of time to keep clients safe and secure.
- Ability to give and accept feedback non-defensively; then make changes based on this feedback.
- Ability to exercise and model wellness and fitness to peers and clients.
- Ability to word process on a computer, navigate the Internet, utilize email and mail to instructors and peers.
- Ability to cooperate and coordinate with other workers to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Colby Community College is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Address: 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Tel: 703.706.3245 Email: accreditation@apta.org Website: www.capteonline.org