I am currently attending Tidewater Community College in Virginia. In about a year, I planned on applying for the Physical Therapy Assistant. It’s about 4 semesters long. However, none of the PTH classes are offered online and from past semesters it looks like the different courses that are required each semester seem to be only offered once per semester… So, if I take the classes in the outline that is required, my classes will be sporadic and I will absolutely have no time to continue my full-time work.
My question is,… are there any LEGIT universities which offer distance learning and Physical Therapy classes which would count towards the degree, online? I understand that towards the end of taking the required classes I will have to do clinicals, that is perfectly fine… however I am looking to see if there is a better option for me right now.
I attended ODU for one year, and TCC is much more suitable for me because it does offer many online classes, (just no PTH classes)… which is why I transferred (as a side note.)
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
And please do not mention Phoenix University… I personally know someone who was scammed through pursuing their education with this “company.”
#1 by Sandy on January 30, 2010 - 4:19 pm
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#2 by Sigala on January 30, 2010 - 5:32 pm
Absolutely! You have to look around though. The best thing is to make sure that the school that you choose is accredited. I went to EDUCATE2EARN.INFO when I need to take some online Graphic design courses. They have a list of all the schools in your area by the subject. I requested information from 4 different schools, and that helped me to decide which one was best. I ended up using phoenix Arizona.
#3 by Mary on January 30, 2010 - 10:58 pm
Pt an PTA programs may offer a class or two online. The majority of classes are hands on and requires labs. For the schools that offer PTA go to the professional organizations web site
http://www.apta.org
#4 by mistify on January 30, 2010 - 11:52 pm
Most PTA programs are run in a structured format…meaning you have to take the classes when THEY say you take the classes. Most likely, the people you have in your classes will be the same in each class. There is usually no part time or online solution for it.
You are right about University of Phoenix…they do not offer a PTA program.
Also, stay away from online PT “technician” programs (you do not need any experience to become a technician…but it pays very poorly).