Description of Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant offered by Central Piedmont Community College

Visit the CPCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Website.
 

Possible job titles for graduates

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• PTA
• LPTA (Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant)
• Physical Therapy Technician

Necessary abilities and qualities

• Concern for others
• Dependability and Integrity
• Science and medical knowledge
• physical strength and flexibility
• Equipment usage competencies
• Cooperation and self-control
• Oral comprehension and expression

Occupation & Professional Information Resources

• Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physical Therapist Assistants
• O*Net on Physical Therapist Assistants
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Watch a video about physical therapist assistants
• North Carolina Physical Therapy Association
• Salary.com look up salaries by title and region

Related Job sites

• CPCC Connections
• APTA Job Bank
• Presbyterian
• Carolinas Healthcare
• Tenant Healthcare
• Employer Locator

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