General Program Description This two year program consists of PTA specific courses as well as general education and clinical experience integrated over 6 semesters. Generally 20 hours of instruction takes place weekly. The faculty consists of 2 full-time physical therapists and a half-time PTA. Where appropriate, community resources are utilized. Clinical Experiences In order to provide exposure to a variety Read more...

General Program Description The mission of the NIACC PTA Program is to enhance the quality of life for people of North Iowa and beyond by providing a program, which graduates entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants, who work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The program is two academic years in length including one summer session and includes courses in liberal Read more...

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General Program Description The PTA program, when enrolled full time, is 5 semesters long, and integrates liberal arts, technical courses and clinical education. Students spend approximately 20-24 hours each week in scheduled classroom or lab activities and additional 15 or more hours per week in lab practice of class preparation and study. Graduation occurs in May. Two full-time faculty and Read more...

General Program Description The Indian Hills Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a 21 month program. Students may enroll in the program only at the beginning of the Fall Term. Graduates recieve an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTA licensure. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission Read more...

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General Program Description The physical therapy program curriculum is 2 1/2 years in length. Students are admitted into the DPT program in mid July and graduate in December with the DPT degree. Clinical Experiences Clinical education experiences are integrated within the program of study. They are organized in a concurrent pattern, with a full-time clinical assignment at the end of Read more...

General Program Description The mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is to prepare highly competent physical therapists who have the broad knowledge and skills required for the scope of physical therapist practice. Graduates of the program will be known for their compassionate care for all individuals, professional development, commitment to life-long learning, and high standards of professional behavior. Read more...

General Program Description The professional DPT program begins in August of each year and runs for 34 consecutive months. The curriculum is composed of eight terms of study ranging in length from 9-20 weeks, including an innovative 2-week health promotion and prevention practicum in year one. Breaks of 1-3 weeks are given between each block. Clinical internships are integrated throughout Read more...

General Program Description Clarke University offers 2 pathways into the DPT program. Studenst may enter the program via a 3+3 program of education leading to a baccalaureate degree after the 4th year of study and the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree after the 6th year of study. Students typically enter the DPT program in the fall semester of their senior Read more...