Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant prepares students for employment as a skilled licensed health care worker under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. A Physical Therapist Assistant assists in the management of conditions such as arthritis, amputation, fractures, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wounds, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cardiac and pulmonary pathology, sport injuries, work injuries and other types of injuries and/or pathologies.
The accreditation status of the Physical Therapist Assistant program is published on the Accreditation page of the University website. This information is also published in the University Catalog.
Program Mission:
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Keiser University offers an Associate of Science Degree that is designed to prepare students to become effective, knowledgeable, safe and competent entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants who will practice under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
Program Goals and Student Learning Objectives
The following Goals and Student Learning Outcomes are designed to meet Keiser University’s Physical Therapist Assistant program mission and its objectives. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter the workforce as entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants and by the completion of the program:
Prerequisites for Major Courses
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, students must earn 74.0 credit hours.
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January 2025
Sarasota Campus
6151 Lake Osprey Drive,
SARASOTA,
Florida,
34240, South, United States
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January 2025
West Palm Beach Campus
2085 Vista Parkway,
WEST PALM BEACH,
Florida,
33411, South, United States
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Keiser University has a strong international character to its student body, providing a home-away-from-home for students from all over the world.