Physical Therapist Assistant
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 55,080 / Year
    Apply DateAugust 26, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 20, 2022

    Physical Therapist Assistant

    About

    The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is the only individual who assists the Physical Therapist in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Associations policies and positions in the delivery of selected physical therapy interventions. Interventions include therapeutic exercise, myofascial release, massage, range of motion, facilitation techniques, coordination, balance, motor learning, assistive device training, brace and supportive device training, and application of physical agents such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, heat, cold, and light based therapies.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A high school GPA ≥ 2.25 OR;
    • ACT composite score ≥ 21.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 49
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 72

    English Program Requirements

    • TOEFL iBT score of 72 (18 average of Listening and Speaking, 17 for Reading, and 19 for Writing)
    • IELTS of 6.0 or above with no section score below 6.0
    • Duolingo English Test (DET) – Overall Score of 95
    • PTE of 49 or above with no section score below 40.
    • SAT of 480 on the Evidence-based Reading/Writing section and an interview (can be online) with IEP Coordinator, International Programs Director, or International Programs Coordinator of Recruitment & Retention
    • ACT English section score of 22 or above and an interview (can be online) with IEP Coordinator, International Programs Director, or International Programs Coordinator of Recruiting

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 20

    Physical Therapist Assistant

    Washburn University

    Washburn University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen