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Associate of Applied Science
Laurel Ridge Community College
Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant - Partnership Agreement with Germanna Community College
Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant - Partnership Agreement with Germanna Community College
Laurel Ridge Community College
The program is offered at Laurel Ridge Community College through a partnership with Germanna Community College (GCC). Students attend lecture classes at the Luray-Page County Center via distance education along with students at GCC. Labs will be conducted at the Page Memorial Hospital rehabilitation facility in Page County. Students will be placed in clinical education experiences throughout the Laurel Ridge Community College service region and nearby areas. The associate of applied science degree with a major in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), awarded by GCC, is designed to prepare successful graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes expected of entry-level physical therapist assistants. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the national physical therapist assistant licensure examination, administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The associate of applied science degree with a major in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), awarded by GCC, is designed to prepare successful graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes expected of entry-level physical therapist assistants. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the national physical therapist assistant licensure examination, administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Only students admitted into the degree program may enroll in PTH courses.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | This program is held only at our Luray-Page Campus. Labs will be conducted at the Page Memorial Hospital rehabilitation facility in Page County. Please visit our website for full program details, or the website of our partner Germanna Community College. |
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students transferring to Laurel Ridge with an Associate Degree or higher already completed will be able to transfer in applicable credits to their degree and will have SDV 100 waived. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Laurel Ridge does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://laurelridge.edu/credit-for-prior-learning/ |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market. We offer many courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. Our student life team offers many ways for students to get involved including clubs, activities, and volunteer opportunities. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The catalog year in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into their curriculum at Laurel Ridge. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog placement is tied to semester start selected in the application. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Northern Virginia Community College | Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assist | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Applied Science, BAS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Applied Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, In-Person, Online |
| Germanna Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapy | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 31-2021.00 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
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