BLINN HOME BRENHAM BRYAN SCHULENBURG

Physical Therapist Assistant - Bryan

Program Information

Department Faculty

Allied Health Division Chair

Thena Parrott, PhD, RN

 

Program Director

Christy Gantt, DPT, PT

 

PTA Program Administrative Assistant

Jaime Crouse, BA

979-209-7284

 

Faculty

Mary Cumbers, BA, PTA

Kelly Yendrey, BS, PTA

 

 

 

Application of the Physical Therapy Assistant Credits towards a Physical Therapist Degree

 

Some students are interested in pursuing a entry level degree in physical therapy following the completion of the AAS Degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Sutdents who desire to pursure this option should be aware of the following:

 

  • The primary intent of the PTA Program is to prepare individuals to be employed as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, as opposed to preparing an individual for entry into a physical therapist education program.

 

  • Admission to a Physcial Therapist Program (master's or doctoral) requires completion of many more laboratory, science, math and humanities courses than are required for the PTA curriculum. It is recommended that you consult an advisor regarding prerequisite coursework that could apply to either a PT or PTA degree, early in you academic experience.

 

  • As a general rule, the PTA technical courses offered at Blinn College do not directly transfer to the physical therapist education programs of most schools

Please note: If you have a history of a felony conviction, it may not be possible for you to achieve licensure in the State of Texas. Most states will not grant licensure to persons with a history of a felony conviction. For more information, contact the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners of the State of Texas.

 

 

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