Mission
The Physical Therapist
Assistant program at Clarkson College utilizes high quality, well-integrated,
contemporary curricula to prepare students to
deliver professional, ethical, competent and
compassionate health care
Philosophy
Physical Therapy (PT) is a
healing profession. It focuses on the restoration of musculoskeletal and
neuromuscular function, the promotion of physical wellness, and a commitment to
service to others. Physical therapist assistants are individuals who play an
integral role as part of the patient care team by assisting the physical
therapist in patient care. Involvement with patient care in PT requires an
educated individual who possesses a basic insight to human nature and who
places a strong moral value on human life. Physical Therapists Assistants are
influential professionals who advance the field of PT as clinic administrators,
faculty members, clinical instructors, clinicians and by participating in
professional organizations at the state and national levels. They are educationally
and technically trained health care professionals concerned with improving the
well-being of all humankind, and empowered to make a positive difference.
