The Associate in Science degree for the physical therapist assistant program at The Praxis Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085. The organization can be contacted by telephone at 800-999-2782, or by email at accreditation@apta.org.

If you need to contact the program directly, please call 305-642-4104 or email praxis@praxis.edu. Feedback or comments regarding the physical therapist assistant program can be directed to the Program Director, Dr. Nafeesah Khan, DPT, MSPT, in writing at 1850 SW 8th St., 4th floor, Miami, FL 33135 or email nafeesah.khan@praxis.edu.

Physical therapists are healthcare practitioners who evaluate physical conditions and alleviate pain and dysfunction. Their deep understanding of the human body’s integrated movement enables them to help patients heal. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, an assistant puts care plans into action, working one-on-one with patients of all ages and abilities. Students in the Miami, FL, area can earn an associate degree in our physical therapist assistant program at The Praxis Institute’s Miami, FL, campus.

What Do Physical Therapist Assistants Do?

As skilled healthcare providers, the physical therapist assistant guides patients as they enact their prescribed physical therapy program, assuring that patients perform exercises and techniques properly, recording visit data, and conferring with the physical therapist. Other duties include:

• Observing patients and recording their status
• Aiding patients with specific, prescribed exercises
• Treating patients by assisting with their stretches and performing massage
• Using walkers, exercise bands, and other physical aids to advance the patient’s therapy
• Providing heat, cold, electrical impulses, and water therapies
• Promoting wellness and injury prevention
• Assisting with assessments and interventions
• Educating patients and families regarding post-treatment activities
• Collecting and recording data in the electronic health record

While physical therapists must complete postgraduate studies to earn a doctor of physical therapy degree, becoming a physical therapist assistant requires graduating from an accredited physical therapist assistant program, such as the five-semester curriculum offered at The Praxis Institute.

Job Opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for physical therapist assistants is projected to increase by 26% through 2031. This strong growth is reflected in a May 2021 median annual salary of $61,180. Throughout the healthcare sector, these professionals work in a variety of settings, including:

• Hospitals and community health centers
• Home health agencies
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Corporate and industrial health clinics
• Sports medicine centers
• Offices of physical therapists, occupational and speech therapists, audiologists, and physicians
• Schools

Our Physical Therapist Assistant Program Curriculum

The 73-hour curriculum features courses in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, psychology, patient care, documentation, testing, and measurements. Students also gain clinical experience. For more information about tuition costs and financial aid services, consult the CAPTE 2022-2023 PTA Student Financial Fact Sheet. Course requirements are as follows:

* Courses offered online

Please note: This program is offered only at our Miami, FL, campus.

For more information about program goals and student learning outcomes, rules regarding the transfer of credits, and admission requirements, consult the Institutional Catalog. Admission is competitive among eligible applicants. Acceptance into the physical therapist assistant program is also determined through interviews, assessments, and demonstrated interest in the field.

The Associate in Science degree for the physical therapist assistant program at The Praxis Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085. The organization can be contacted by telephone at 800-999-2782, or by email at accreditation@apta.org.

If you need to contact the program directly, please call 305-642-4104 or email praxis@praxis.edu. Feedback or comments regarding the physical therapist assistant program can be directed to the Program Director, Dr. Nafeesah Khan, DPT, MSPT, in writing at 1850 SW 8th St., 4th floor, Miami, FL 33135 or email nafeesah.khan@praxis.edu.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Outcomes

Program graduation and employment percentages, as well as the percentage of graduates passing the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), are provided for the past several years:

PTA Program Outcomes

*Pending stabilization for Ultimate NPTE Passage rates, class of 2022. *

Program Outcomes

*Pending Stabilization for First Time & Ultimate NPTE Passage rates for Class of 2022. *

Program Outcomes: Two-year Averages

Enroll in Our Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Does working as a physical therapist assistant sound like the right career for you? The Praxis Institute offers healthcare training to students in the Miami, FL, area. Contact us for more information about the physical therapist assistant program today.