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Source: 2003-2004 Catalog

THE PROGRAM
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program leads to the Associate of Science (AS) degree. Upon completion of the program students are eligible to take a national examination to become Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA).

The program features general education and science requirements as well as physical therapy procedure courses and a clinical education component. During clinical courses students may be required to attend clinical sites outside the Topeka area. All students in this program are required to provide their own transportation to clinicals as well as clinical lab attire. The student should also be aware that most clinical sites require that the student show proof of health insurance. Professional liability insurance is provided by Washburn University.

ACCREDITATION
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This program has special admission requirements. Interested students should contact the Allied Health Department for specific requirements or visit: http://www.washburn.edu/PTA. Interested students are required to make application for admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Twenty-four students are accepted for the fall of each year.