Program Learning Outcomes

Physical Therapy Services

• Explain the structure and function of a normal human body.

• Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the normal human body, while delivering patient care within an established plan of care.

• Perform safe, effective, and entry-level physical therapy services (such as assisted movement, exercise treatment and heat/cold therapy) under the guidance of a physical therapist.

• Interpret and implement a treatment plan.

• Educate the client or caregiver in therapeutic exercise, functional training in self-care, and work integration and reintegration.

• Explain the options available in the field of physical therapy.

• Identify the activities necessary for acquiring and maintaining licensure and continuing competence.

• Seek input from the Physical Therapist to modify physical therapy interventions according to patient response or change in status.

• Write and verbally report comprehensive, accurate, organized and timely patient communications that meet the legal requirements of the profession.

• Adhere to conduct and ethical behavior as described in the Standards for Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Show respect for differences encountered in interactions with individuals from other ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

• Use critical thinking skills as demonstrated through sound clinical judgments and practices.