Program Outcomes

Program Specific Competency Goals

Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, graduates will:

  • Work within the legal guidelines and professional standards for the physical therapist assistant in the delivery of high-quality health care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.  (CC.05 Professionalism)**
  • Implement treatment plans and physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. (CC.03 Technology)**
  • Show sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences. (CC.04 Diversity)**
  • Possess the ability to effectively translate theory into practice to meet the demands of a dynamic health care system. (CC.02 Critical Thinking)**
  • Contribute to the advancement of the profession by participating in research, teaching, continuing education and serving on professional organizations. (CC.05 Professionalism)**
  • Always exhibit good moral and ethical judgment in health care practice and uphold confidentiality of all persons. (CC.01 Communication)**

Faculty will:

  • Engage in professional associations to contribute to the advancement of the profession, stay current with legislation, and teach contemporary practices. (CC.02 Critical Thinking)**

Program will:

  • Integrate service learning in coursework to serve community needs and prepare students for interactions with various populations. (CC.04 Diversity)**
  • Review student feedback of general education and PTA curriculum for each semester in areas including methodology, organized and integrated learning experiences, student and faculty performance and achievement. (CC.01 Communication))**

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, graduates will:

  • Implement contemporary treatment plans and technologically advanced physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. (Technology)**
  • Display the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences in patients across the lifespan.  (Diversity)**
  • Creatively formulate advanced clinical judgments and effectively translate advanced clinical theory into practice in order to meet the demands of a dynamic health care system and across the patient lifespan. (Critical Thinking)**
  • Assume leadership roles in the advancement of the profession by participating one or more of the following areas: research, education, continuing education and service of a professional organization.  (Professionalism)**
  • Exhibit good ethical judgment in health care practice and demonstrate effective communication with all individuals. (Communication)**
  • Demonstrate advanced clinical practice skills through implementation of evidence based practice of physical therapy. (Critical Thinking)**

**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent relationship to the Clarkson College student success skills, which are our institutional student learning outcomes, and include Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking, Diversity, and Professionalism. 


Performance Outcomes

PTA Traditional Cohorts 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Clarkson College PTA First-Time Board Pass Rate 81.3%
(13/16)
66.7%
(4/6)
81.8%
(9/11)
Clarkson College PTA Overall Board Pass Rate 93.8%
(15/16)
100%
(6/6)
81.8%
(9/11)
National Average Board First Pass Rate 78.4% 81.5% 82%
National Average Board Overall Pass Rate 90.1% 86.7% 91.8%
Graduation Rate
GR 100 refers to and GR 150 refers to 
*per CAPTE definition
93.7%
Aug 2021
GR 150
83%
Aug 2022
GR 150
100%
Aug 2023
GR 100
Job Placement/Employment Rate

*Data from: Employer and 6-month alumni survey, direct student feedback and social communications.
100% 100% 100%
2 year averages 74.2%, 90.9%, 81.75%, 89.2%, 91.5%, and 100% respectively

 

PTA Transfer Cohorts 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Clarkson College PTA First Time Board Pass Rate 71.4%
(5/7)
71.4%
(5/7)
83%
(10/12)
Clarkson College PTA Overall Board Pass Rate 85.7%
(6/7)
85.7%
(6/7)
100%
(12/12)
National Average First Time Board Pass Rate 83.3% 78.4% 78.9%
National Average Board Overall Pass Rate 93.3% 90.1% 91.8%
Graduation Rate
GR 100 refers to and GR 150 refers to 
*per CAPTE definition
86%
Dec 2020
GR 150
88%
Dec 2021
GR 150
100%
Dec 2022
GR 150
Job Placement/Employment Rate

*Data from: Employer and 6-month alumni survey, direct student feedback and social communications.
100% 100% 100%
2 year averages 77.2%, 92.8%, 78.6%, 90.9%, 94%, and 100% respectively

 

 

PTA Bachelor's Degree 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Graduation Rate

*per CAPTE definition
83.3% 100% 75%
Job Placement/Employment Rate

*Data from: Employer and 6-month alumni survey, direct student feedback and social communications.
100% 100% 100%
Updated 01/10/2024

2021-22 Student Financial Fact Sheet - Traditional
2021-22 Student Financial Fact Sheet - Transfer

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