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Contact
- Acting Program Director
Amanda Johnston
619-388-2229
ajohnsto@sdccd.edu -
Acad. Coord. Of Clinical Educ.
Christine Balderas
619-388-2839
cbaldera@sdccd.edu -
Counselor
Nicholas DeMeo
ndemeo@sdccd.edu -
Sr SSA Admissions
Jim Arnegard
jarnegar@sdccd.edu
New Curriculum Effective Immediately
Information Sessions 2016-2017
Room S-207 - Allied Health Building
Please click on the link to find dates and times for information session. RSVP's are not required for attendance at the one-hour information session.
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the PTA Program at San Diego Mesa College is to provide excellence in the education and development of competent physical therapist assistants that provide high quality patient care through evidence based practice to diverse populations and become leaders within the health care community and profession.
goals for graduates
- Select and perform safe and effective interventions within the:
- PTA scope of practice.
- Physical therapist’s plan of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of California physical therapy laws and regulations.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors consistent with professional standards and practice.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as appropriate for a PTA.
- Participate in self-assessment and develop plans to improve knowledge, skills, and behavior as appropriate for a PTA.
Information Sessions
Please click on the link to find dates and times for information session. RSVP's are not required for attendance at the one-hour information session.
Allied Health
Graduation Rates
2015 82.6%
2016 77.8%
The program is challenging and full-time commitment to the program is recommended.
Licensure Examination Pass Rate
2015 89.5%
2016 100%
Employment Rate
100% of our graduates who have sought employment within 6 months of passing the licensure exam have succeeded. This data is reflective of classes graduating in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at San Diego Mesa College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
Approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California
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