Physical Therapist Assistants School

As one of the leading physical therapist assistants schools in the Midwest, Saint Louis College of Health Careers has been assisting career-minded students with their education, certification and ultimate employment in their chosen field for 30 years.

In choosing the Physical Therapist Assistants school that’s right for you, consider the benefits of attending Saint Louis College of Health Careers:

• Great technical instruction in a hands-on classroom environment. Our technology and teaching methods are up-to-date and include online courses as an alternative to a classroom setting.
• Speedy certification from the time you enroll. You’ll be out of school in less than 2 years and seeking work in your new field, performing rewarding, interesting work in pleasant surroundings for good pay and benefits.
• Assistance in your job search once you are certified. SLCHC’s close relationship with many healthcare employers in the Saint Louis area gives our job placement services counselor insight into employment possibilities. You’ll also learn basic skills to land a job such as writing an effective resume and how to interview successfully.
• Help with financing. Grants, loans and scholarships are available through a variety of sources – such as the federal government - to pay for your education. Saint Louis College of Health Careers’counselors will help you try to obtain financing, although there is no guarantee money will be available. Visit our Financial Aid page for more information or call the college at314-652-0300 or 636-529-0000.

What a Physical Therapist Assistants School Teaches

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medical problems, or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTAs' duties include, but are not limited to instructing patients in exercises and activities of daily living using adaptive equipment, collecting data on the patient's progress, documenting and reporting on the patient's response, and educating families and assisting with gait training and other functional mobility techniques. Graduates of the PTA program may work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health, nursing homes, schools, and sports facilities.

The objective of the PTA Program of St. Louis College of Health Careers is to successfully prepare students to sit for the national licensure exam and to prepare a competent entry level PTA professional.

Successful completion of the accredited PTA program does not guarantee certification & licensure. If a candidate meets state requirements, a state administered national exam, administered by the Federation of state boards of physical therapy (FSBPT) must be taken and successfully completed before a license will be granted.Graduates must pass this exam to be eligible to work in most states.

SLCHC was founded in 1981 by college educators who wanted to fill the void in technical training for health care positions such as licensed practical nurses and medical office administrators. Many employers were forced to train employees on the job at the same time their need to fill these positions grew. Much-needed formal classroom and clinical training was absent.

If you’re interested in attending one of the premier Physical Therapist Assistant Schools in the St. Louis area, fill out the contact or application forms on the right side of this page, or call St. Louis College of Health Careers at 1-888-789-4820. Using the “chat live” feature at the top of the page will also connect you with a representative of the college who can answer any questions you may have.