Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) through June 2014.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Our laboratory includes state-of-the-art equipment. Students develop competencies in treatment techniques within the laboratory before attending clinical practice sessions in the community.

Statewide Program

This program is designated a Health Manpower Shortage Community College program by the state of Maryland. Students who live in Maryland counties with no public community college Physical Therapist Assistant degree program may apply for a waiver of the out-of-county tuition differential for courses included in the degree.

Career Opportunities

Employment for physical therapist assistants is expected to grow much faster than average for health service professions through 2014, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Demand is fueled by the rapidly growing elderly population and the increasing number of trauma patients who survive.

The physical therapist assistant, as defined by the APTA, is the only paraprofessional who assists the physical therapist in the provision of physical therapy interventions. The main goal of physical therapy is to rehabilitate patients to as much physical independence as possible after injury or illness. Fields of interest include neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, sports injuries, geriatrics and acute care. Our program prepares you for entry-level employment in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability Support Services, 410-777-2306 or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance to request most accommodations. Requests for sign language interpreters, alternative format books or assistive technology require 30-day notice. For information on AACC’s compliance and complaints concerning discrimination or harassment, contact Karen L. Cook, Esq., federal compliance manager, at 410-777-7370 or Maryland Relay 711.