Graduates of the PTA program will: 

·         Work within the legal guidelines and professional standards for the physical therapist assistant in the delivery of quality health care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.  

·         Implement treatment plans and PT interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist. 

·         Show sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences. 

·         Possess the ability to effectively translate theory into practice in order to meet the demands of a dynamic health care system. 

·         Contribute to the advancement of the profession by participating in research, teaching, the APTA, and/or serving on committees or within organizations concerned with health care policy and planning. 

·         Exhibit good moral and ethical judgment in health care practice and uphold confidentiality of all persons at all times.