Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program Outcomes
Bachelor's of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, graduates will:
- Implement contemporary treatment plans and technologically advanced physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. (Technology)**
- Display the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences in patients across the lifespan. (Diversity)**
- Creatively formulate advanced clinical judgments and effectively translate advanced clinical theory into practice in order to meet the demands of a dynamic health care system and across the patient lifespan. (Critical Thinking)**
- Assume leadership roles in the advancement of the profession by participating one or more of the following areas: research, education, continuing education and service of a professional organization. (Professionalism)**
- Exhibit good ethical judgment in health care practice and demonstrate effective communication with all individuals. (Communication)**
- Demonstrate advanced clinical practice skills through implementation of evidence based practice of physical therapy. (Critical Thinking)**
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent relationship to the Clarkson College student success skills, which are our institutional student learning outcomes, and include Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking, Diversity, and Professionalism.
Performance Outcomes
| PTA Bachelor's Degree | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
| Graduation Rate* | 74% (3/4) |
100% (6/6) |
62% (5/8) |
| Job Placement/Employment Rate** | 100% (3/3) |
100% (3/3) |
100% (5/5) |
| Updated | 04/04/2024 | ||
* Graduation rates for this program are measured at GR 100 and GR 150. GR 100 refers to the percentage of a school’s eligible students who complete their degree/certificate program within 100% of the published time for the certificate/degree program (on-time). GR 150 refers to the percentage of a school’s eligible students who complete their degree/certificate program within 150% of the published time for the certificate/degree program.
** Employment rates are taken from returned graduate surveys, alumni surveys, employer surveys, and individual graduate’s reports to the program.