The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Berkshire Community 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
Program Advisor:
Michele Darroch PT, MEd, DPT
If needing to contact the program/institution directly:
Email: mdarroch@berkshirecc.edu
Phone: 413-236-4525
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides a unique form of medical treatment, where science and art become one, and patients are given individualized care. PTA is deeply rooted in scientific knowledge and theory. But, it is the personal interactions with patients, family members, and other health care providers that require creativity and flexibility on the therapist's part.PTAs work in diverse settings which include hospitals, private PT practices, community health agencies, schools, pediatric facilities, nursing homes, industrial or corporate health facilities and rehabilitation centers. It is the diversity that makes the field of physical therapy interesting and enticing for many students.
Watch the APTA video "You Could Be Me" to learn more about the field of Physical Therapy.
Program graduates are eligible to take the national examination to be licensed as a PTA.
*2017–2018 represents one graduating class
