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Edison State PTA Students Earn 100-percent Pass Rate
Edison State Community College is proud to announce a 100-percent pass
rate among the Spring 2019 physical therapy assistant (PTA) graduates
on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE). This achievement marks
the second consecutive year that graduates of the PTA program at Edison
State have secured a 100-percent pass rate on the NPTE.
Developed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
(FSBPT), the NPTE is utilized nationally to determine licensure as a
physical therapist assistant, to ensure public protection, and to
measure the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively.
“This class formed study groups early on in our program to assist them
through the rigors of study. They came in early and stayed late after
class, and even came in on weekends to practice skills,” said Erynn
Hanford, Assistant Professor of the PTA Program.
“In preparation for the exam, they attended a national prep course
hosted by Edison State. Following graduation, they also attended study
sessions provided by the faculty who are very invested in their
success.”
Historically, all of the Edison State PTA alumni who have passed the
NPTE, have secured employment within six months, giving Edison State a
100-percent employment rate. Graduates who have entered the workforce
are providing physical therapy services under the direction of a
supervising physical therapist in a variety of settings.
“Edison State faculty feel about their students the way they feel about
the patients they serve; we are their cheerleaders. We can’t do the job
for them, but if they are willing to put in the work, we will support
their endeavors to the greatest extent possible,” said Hanford.
“Their hard work has paid off, and we can’t be prouder of them for
their perseverance in the face of personal struggles and academic
challenges. They achieved their goals, and we are excited for each of
them as they pursue their future.”
According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the job
outlook for physical therapy assistants is expected to grow by
39.1-percent by the year 2024. The statewide median pay for physical
therapist assistants is $59,115 or $28.42 hourly.
Students of the PTA program are prepared to work under the direction
and supervision of a physical therapist. Physical therapist assistants
work as a team to provide rehabilitative activities to various
populations, including athletes, amputees, the disabled, and those
recovering from an illness or injury. Physical therapy improves daily
independence and quality of life by maximizing balance, strength,
alignment, coordination, flexibility, and overall mobility.
The PTA program resides at Edison State’s newest campus located at 859
West Market Street in Troy. The campus was established to meet the
needs of the growing healthcare industry and is positioned to be the
center of healthcare education and training in the Upper Miami Valley.
PTA faculty worked closely with contractors to establish two brand new
laboratories that provide optimal hands-on learning experiences for
students.
The Physical Therapy Assistant A.A.S. degree program at Edison State
Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Applications for Edison State’s PTA program are being accepted through
January 31 to begin the program in the fall 2020 semester. For more
information, or to apply, email
ptaprogram@edisonohio.edu<mailto:ptaprogram@edisonohio.edu> or
call Melissa Walters, Health Sciences Academic Project Specialist at
937-778-7936.
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