Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
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Steven B. Skinner, PT, MS, EdD, Director
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- 718-368-4818
With an experienced and dedicated faculty of clinician educators, a combined 1700 square feet of dedicated laboratory space, state of the art rehabilitation equipment, custom web-based study aids, ample “in-house” computer access, and over 100 contracted clinical education sites, the Physical Therapist Assistant program develops well qualified entry level physical therapist assistants who reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the community which the college serves, and who function under the supervision of the physical therapist in a variety of physical therapy settings. Please review our brief informational brochure which provides specific information about admissions requirements and other information.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Kingsborough was initiated in 1999. Program graduates are awarded an A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant and are eligible for licensure and are employable throughout the United States. Hundreds of Kingsborough graduates have gone on to fashion rewarding and productive careers. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics for 2023-2033 continue to list physical therapist assistant in the top ten fastest growing occupations. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a rigorous and selective program that prepares students to succeed in the field.