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Contact
- Program Director
Amanda Johnston
619-388-2229
ajohnsto@sdccd.edu - Director of Clinical Educ.
Christine Balderas
619-388-2839
cbaldera@sdccd.edu - Counselor
Nicholas DeMeo
ndemeo@sdccd.edu - Special Admissions
Jim Arnegard
jarnegar@sdccd.edu - Dulce Lopez
Karina Sandoval
ksandoval@sdccd.edu
Attention: Prospective Students
This application is now 100% online and will be available through the Allied Health Department page. Paper applications will not be accepted.
OPENS: Summer 2019
New Application will be posted October 2018
View Application Instructions/Details
Information Sessions 2018-2019
Room S-207 - Allied Health Building
Tuesday 9/18/18 6:00-7:00 pm
Saturday 11/17/18 9:00-10:00 am
Monday 2/11/19 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Please click on the link to find dates and times for information session. RSVP's are not required for attendance at the one-hour information session.
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the PTA Program at San Diego Mesa College is to provide excellence in the education and development of competent physical therapist assistants that provide high quality patient care through evidence based practice to diverse populations and become leaders within the health care community and profession.
goals for graduates
- Select and perform safe and effective interventions within the:
- PTA scope of practice.
- Physical therapist’s plan of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of California physical therapy laws and regulations.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors consistent with professional standards and practice.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as appropriate for a PTA.
- Participate in self-assessment and develop plans to improve knowledge, skills, and behavior as appropriate for a PTA.
Information Sessions
RSVP's are not required for attendance at the one-hour information session. All information sesstions are held in S-207. Please see above for dates and times.
Allied Health
Graduation Rates
2017 83.3%
2018 72%
The program is challenging and full-time commitment to the program is recommended.
Licensure Examination Pass Rate
2017 100%
2018 88.23%
Employment Rate
100% of our graduates who have sought employment within 6 months of passing the licensure exam have succeeded. This data is reflective of classes graduating in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at San Diego Mesa College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Amanda Johnston 619-388-2229 or email ajohnsto@sdccd.edu .
Approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California
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