PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of Ozarks Technical Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program supports the mission of the College and is based upon the PTA program’s philosophy.
The OTC PTA program will transform the lives of its graduates by preparing them with the contemporary knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to provide effective physical therapy care and interventions, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
The primary mission of the OTC PTA program is to graduate individuals who demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Core Values of the Profession of Physical Therapy as well as interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and stress management skills. The OTC PTA program graduate will be prepared to provide efficient and effective delivery of interventions for patients/clients as directed and supervised by a physical therapist.
PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates will:
1) Demonstrate entry-level knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to provide safe and effective physical therapy care and interventions, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
Program Will:
1) Transform the lives of students by providing an effective and innovative learning experience that is consistent with contemporary educational theory.
2) Provide curricular content reflective of contemporary practice of physical therapy
3) Cultivate community relationships to ensure a sufficient number and variety of quality Clinical education partners.
4) Maintain Program Policies and Procedures that support the effective implementation of the program.
5) Assure that resources meet the current and projected program needs.
PTA Program Faculty Will:
1) Demonstrate knowledge and skills reflective of the contemporary practice of physical therapy
2) Foster positive learning experiences through innovative educational practices
Model behaviors that are consistent with the core documents of the APTA.
PROGAM EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Program Outcomes:
Upon periodic assessment of program goals, evidence of the following will be determined.
1) Provide realistic, up to date information to students, the community, and to prospective students.
2) Provide needed professional and career development opportunities for the physical therapy community.
3) Collaborate with regional physical therapy educational programs to facilitate the development of appropriate PT/PTA relationships.
4) Partnership with an adequate number and variety of clinical experiences to enhance student learning.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates, at entry-level, will:
1) Provide safe and effective interventions based upon the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist, following legal and ethical guidelines.
2) Communicate and collaborate effectively with the PT, patient, and all other stakeholders, exhibiting respect for individual and cultural differences.
3) Competently perform tests and measures essential to guide the provision of the plan of care.
4) Thoroughly and accurately document patient-related activities, consistent with institutional, legal, and billing requirements.
5) Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant and the Core Values of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.
6) Make sound clinical decisions, consistent with current evidence-based resources, to achieve the intended patient outcomes.
7) Identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities that support continued competency.
8) Participate in aspects of organizational planning and efficient delivery of physical therapy services.
Faculty Outcomes:
Upon annual review, faculty will demonstrate evidence of the following:
1) Effective teaching strategies for the contemporary practice of physical therapy.
2) Active participation in MPTA and/or APTA.
3) Effective advocacy for the profession.
4) Active participation in health and wellness promotion.
5) Healthy life-styles
