Allegany College of Maryland | D2, F1, PU |
| Last updated by program | 11/29/12 |
| Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Allegany College of Maryland
12401 Willowbrook Road, Southeast
Cumberland, MD 21502-2559 |
| Phone | (301) 784-5538 |
| Website | http://www.allegany.edu/careers/health/ptherapy/ |
| Program Email | ksavage@allegany.edu |
| Program Director | Karin Savage, PT, DPT
Program Director |
| Institutional Information |
| Accreditor | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium |
| Physical Therapist Assistant Program Accreditation |
| Date of initial accreditation | 10/96 |
| Current accrediation status | Accreditation |
| Next visit | Fall 2020 |
| Five-year history | Accreditation |
| Degree conferred | Associate in Applied Science |
| General Program Description |
| The PTA program has a 1+1 curriculum format. PTA classes begin in the fall, and graduation is at the end of the following summer. Students spend approximately 24-40 hours per week in class and clinic during the fall and spring semester, and 40 hours per week in clinical rotations during the summer. |
Clinical Experiences
Each student has eight clinical experiences spaced throughout the program. The experience length varies from 1-6 weeks. Types of settings include acute, rehabilitation, outpatient, pediatrics, geriatrics, and private practice. Over 80 sites are available to the program and are located in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. |
Faculty
There are two full-time and one part-time faculty members. Both of the full-time faculty members are engaged in clinical practice. The faculty to student ratio is 1:8. |
Enrollment
The total number of students at the college is approximately 4,000. The PTA program accepts 16 students annually; transfer students are eligible. |
Admission
The deadline for application to the program is May 1 for the class beginning the following summer. Included in consideration for admission are grade point averages (GPA) in prerequisite courses, observation hour evaluations, written responses to an essay question, and professional interview questions. All pre-technical courses must be completed with a C or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required. Observation forms for 20 documented hours of observation in two different physical therapy settings (acute/long term and outpatient) for a minimal of 40 hours total are required for consideration into the program. CPR and First Aid certification is necessary prior to the clinical phase of the program. Please contact the program for a complete list of prerequisites. |
Outcomes
95% of admitted students graduate from the program (3-year average); 93% of the graduates passed the licensure exam (3-year average); and 97% of those program graduates responding to surveys are employed (3-year average). |
Tuition, fees and financial aid
For the 2012-2013 academic year, tuition is $105 per credit for county students, $196 per credit for in-state students and $235 per credit for out-of-state students. Other fees include registration fee of $35 per semester, lab fees of $760, a testing fee of $75, a learning harbor fee of $16 and additional miscellaneous fees (physical exam, CPR, first aid, APTA membership) which will vary in cost. Average book costs are $825 for the fall and $175 for the spring semesters. Students are also responsible for costs associated with travel and lodging for clinical rotations. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Allegany College has been designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This means that for qualified students all, or a portion of, out-of-county tuition differential will be paid by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Check with the Admissions Office for more information. Information on the financial assistance available may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office at (301) 784-5213. |
Student life
Allegany College is located in suburban Cumberland on 316 acres surrounded by the mountains of western Maryland. The college has 12 major buildings providing facilities for approximately 4,000 full-time and part-time students and approximately 8,700 continuing education students. The College Center features a student lounge, dining facility, a 400-seat theater, and most student service offices. The Physical Education Building houses a large gymnasium and an indoor olympic-size pool. On campus housing is offered to students at their cost. The housing complex consists of apartments that each have: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and living area. |
Attention Program Directors: Corrections to program data should be entered on the CAPTE Accreditation Portal. Any questions should be directed to the Accreditation Department at Accreditation@apta.org or 1-800-999-2782 x3245. |
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