Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health care, schools, private clinics, research academics, and more. The goal of the Physical Therapist Assistance program is to provide students with the academic and clinical learning experiences that are necessary to develop the competencies and skills to perform the duties of a Physical Therapist Assistant. At the completion of the academic and clinical requirements the student will have earned an associate of science degree. The fifth and final semester is scheduled for the summer.
Every effort is made to locate internship sites in the immediate area.
However, due to availability, students may be required to travel to locations that would require overnight lodging. Classes are held at Penn State Shenango and, when appropriate, in regional medical and health facilities. Transportation to off-campus sites is the responsibility of the students, who also must purchase medical liability insurance in a group plan from an insurance carrier under contract with the University.