Possess an associate or higher level degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. At least three credit hours must be in a biological or physical science. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program Admissions Committee will identify those qualified applicants who will be offered admission. Each application is reviewed on an individual basis. The University of Saint Francis Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. .
Most states require licensure, certification or registration of the physical therapist assistant.
Indiana state law requires certification of persons who are physical therapist assistants. These rules and regulations delineate the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant. Performing the duties of a physical therapist assistant as an employee of an institution or facility before being certified is unlawful. It may also result in denial of coverage of physical therapy services by a third party payor. The course, taught by Bill Boissonnault, DPT, MSc, PT, was held in the new Doermer Family Center for Health Science Education.