Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Physical Therapist Assistants are licensed healthcare workers who provide physical therapy services under the supervision and direction of the physical therapist. They assist with data collection, implement delegated patient interventions, modify interventions within the established plan of care, participate in discharge planning and follow-up care, document the care provided, and educate and interact with healthcare team members including families, caregivers, students, and patients. Students study both on campus and at varied clinical sites. Graduates of the program may be employed by hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practice clinics, home health agencies, and other healthcare settings. The Physical Therapist Assistant programs at the Wilmington Campus and the Owens Campus are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085, (703) 706-3245, email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. Academically ready students can apply to the program following the guidelines of the Allied Health competitive admission process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for application requirements.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
84
Hours
1920
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Delaware Technical Community College- Owens - Credit
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Type of Attainment:
AAS Degree
Name of Credential
Associates Degree in Allied Health
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
WIA, Pell
Refund Policy
To receive a tuition/fee adjustment for a course drop, the student must first officially drop the course (see Course Drop/Add/Withdrawal Procedure). To access the full refund policy, click here.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Middle States
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$4,800.00 Total books for 6 semesters using the cost for technology standard of $800 per semester.
In-State Tuition
$11,590.00 Total Tuition for 6 semesters.
Other Fees
$864.00 Lab Fees, $12 per lab hour for 72 lab hours total.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$28,975.00 Total out-of-state tuition for 6 semesters.
Registration Fee
$970.00 $15 per semester for registration/$20 per semester for student services fee/$10 per credit for technology fee/ Program has 6 semesters and 76 credits.
Total In-State Program Cost
$18,224.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$35,609.00
