Program Goals
- Graduates will go on to take the national Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy certification exam and become state-licensed physical therapist assistants.
- Meet Aroostook County region PTA employment needs.
- Provide individualized PTA education with information and skills that are accurate and current
- Provide local community services through educational partnerships with regional employers.
- Graduate ethical PTAs committed to excellence and lifelong learning.
Program Objectives
- There will not be more than 20% technical phase attrition rate due to academic reasons.
- Licensure examination pass rate of at least 85% averaged over two years.
- Employment rate of at least 90% averaged over two years.
- Licensed graduates in the state of Maine will remain in good ethical and legal standing with the State’s Office of Licensing and Registration.
- PTA students and faculty will provide/participate in annual community services including balance screens and health fairs.
- 80% of employer surveys will indicate that they would hire UMPI PTA graduate if the need arises.
- All PTA faculty will maintain a minimum of 75% favorable course evaluations.
- Each clinical site will maintain favorable student evaluations.
- All PTA faculty will attend at least one continuing education seminar/workshop annually and present to PTA/allied health departments
- The program will be 100% compliant with CAPTE requirements.
Martriculation, exam pass rates, and employment rates
PTA Graduate Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- Professional Communication: The student will demonstrate effective, accurate, and professional verbal, nonverbal, and written communication in all aspects of health care.
- Professionalism: The student will demonstrate behavior in a professional, legal, and ethical manner in all situations.
- Data Collection: The student will competently and safely collect data as needed to carry out the physical therapy plan of care under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.
- Interventions: The student will competently and safely implement select components of intervention identified in the physical therapy plan of care under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.
- Clinical Problem Solving: The student exhibits sound clinical decision making abilities within the PT plan of care while carrying out the PT plan of care.
- Participation in Clinical Environment and Practice Management: The student demonstrates proficient knowledge and skills to participate in clinical provider safety, interprofessional collaboration, quality assurance, organizational planning and operation, billing and payment.