Physical Therapist Assistant

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

GOAL 1:

To maintain high quality PTA courses and instruction for a diverse student population.

GOAL 2:

To provide meaningful and effective services and activities that support student success and preparation for safe and competent clinical practice.

GOAL 3:

To foster learning environments that celebrate and value diversity and respect.

GOAL 4:

To manage resources that support affordability, quality teaching, innovation and safe learning environments.

GOAL 5:

To foster community connections with providers of quality physical therapy to enhance the vitality of the PTA program and contribute to the physical therapy community.

GOAL 6:

To maintain a commitment to assessment to evaluate the pta program’s success in meeting these goals.

GOAL 7:

Students will develop into adaptive learners who are able to function in complex, uncertain and novel situations.

GOAL 8:

Students will develop a professional identity and commitment to the physical therapy profession.

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ABOUT MCCC PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE):

3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
telephone: 703-706-3245
email: accreditation@apta.org
website: http://www.capteonline.org

If needing to contact the PTA Program at MCCC directly, please call Program Coordinator Holly Beinert at 609-570-3478 or email her at BeinertH@mccc.edu.

For CAPTE Accreditation, please click on the CAPTE logo below.

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COMPLAINTS FALLING OUTSIDE OF MCCC DUE PROCESS

General concerns or complaints pertaining to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at Mercer County Community College that fall outside the realm of Mercer’s due process should be directed to pta@mccc.edu. All complaints received will be reviewed by both the PTA Program Coordinator and the Academic Dean.