Shawnee State PTA Program Goals 

The PTA Program supports the following goals that are consistent with the goals of the University.

Teaching and Learning

• To graduate entry-level physical therapist assistants who demonstrate technical competence, make sound clinical decisions, and provide safe and effective health care

• To prepare physical therapist assistants to practice in an ethical manner within the scope of practice as defined by the profession and licensure requirements

• To prepare physical therapist assistants to work collaboratively as a member of the healthcare team in the best interest of the client

• To graduate physical therapist assistants who are sensitive to and knowledgeable of clients from diverse backgrounds

Growth and Development

• To recruit and graduate individuals who have the abilities and motivation to be successful as physical therapist assistants

• To maintain an environment to help individuals in the physical therapist assistant program meet personal and professional goals

Community

• To improve the healthcare of underserved populations by recruiting and graduating physical therapist assistants to meet the needs of the region for qualified health professionals

• To initiate and support activities that encourage lifelong learning among health care professionals in the region

Shawnee State PTA Program Objectives

At the time of graduation, each graduate will have:

• completed all course objectives, as mirrored in Section 3 of the CAPTE criteria

• completed all Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) competencies at or near entry-level ratings, as defined within the CPI for the PTA

• demonstrated knowledge and awareness of the SSU PTA Program's mission and philosophy; and possessing the appropriate behavior, psychomotor skills, and cognitive knowledge base to be a generalist PTA

• satisfied the SSU Essential Functions within the educational program

• displayed professionalism, including actively participating in professional activities; collaborating with relevant personnel and consumers of care; practicing ethically, legally and safely in all assigned interventions; and exercising sound judgment