The Physical Therapist Assistant program: Horry-Georgetown Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, (CAPTE) 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; e-mail: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.  If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 843-477-2075 or email Samantha.Martel@hgtc.edu.

For more information about HGTC's accreditations, click here.

 

PTA Program Mission Statement:

Consistent with the mission of Horry-Georgetown Technical College, the Physical Therapist Assistant program provides evidence-based didactic and clinical education to prepare graduates from diverse cultures and backgrounds to enter the physical therapy profession. The comprehensive learning opportunities of the program will enhance the lives of HGTC students, strengthen the physical therapy workforce and contribute to the health and well-being of the community we serve. Faculty and graduates of the program will exemplify the Core Values of the Physical Therapy profession and demonstrate dedication to the profession and professional growth through life-long learning. 

PTA Program Goals

• The program will support diversity, equity, and inclusion to meet the needs of Horry and Georgetown communities.  
• Students and faculty will exemplify the Core Values of the Physical Therapy profession to provide highest quality of physical therapist services. 
• Prepare competent graduates to be successful on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) to qualify for state licensure and meet the community’s employment needs. 
• Students and faculty will demonstrate dedication to the profession and professional growth through lifelong learning. 
• Produce graduates who work effectively as a member of the health care team to provide high quality contemporary patient-centered care. 

HGTC PTA Student Learning Outcomes: 

After successful completion of the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Physical Therapist Assistant Program the graduate will be able to achieve the program learning outcomes. 

• PLO1: Students will demonstrate competence in implementing interventions and performing data collection within the parameters of the physical therapist plan of care based on the review of medical and physical therapy documentation for common pathologies seen by physical therapist assistants. (Discipline Body of Knowledge Competency 7B, 7D16, 7D17-22, 7D23, 7D24, 7D25) 
• PLO2:  Students will comply with policies and procedures and participate in quality assurance to ensure safety for all stakeholders and effective response to patient/client and environmental emergencies that occur in the healthcare setting.  (Patient Safety and Quality Improvement using Evidence Based Practice within Systems Environment 7D26, 7D27 and 7D29)
• PLO3:  Students will use information and technology to communicate, document, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making for effective operation of the organization.  (Informatics, Technology and Practice Management 7D25, 7D30-31)
• PLO4: Students will demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors consistent with the core values for the physical therapist assistant.  (Professional & Ethical Behavior 7D1-7D14)
• PLO5: Students will communicate effectively with all stakeholders for patient-centered, interprofessional collaborative care with respect for individual, socioeconomic, cultural, and psychological differences.  (Communication, collaboration, and teamwork 7D7, 7D15, 7D28) 

Compliments
If you wish to communicate compliments of the PTA Program at HGTC, please contact the Program Director/Chair, Dr. Samantha Martel, at 843-477-2075 or email Samantha.Martel@hgtc.edu

Student Complaints:
Complaints from students will follow the PTA Program Student Policy 17, Due Process. Students are instructed to follow the Student Grievance Procedure for the South Carolina Technical College System. See Procedure 9.3.7.2 at the following link: Student Grievance

Non-faculty and Non-student Complaint Process:
Complaints will be directed to the PTA Program Director/Chair for stakeholders of the HGTC PTA Program.
Contact Information: Dr. Samantha Martel, Phone: 843-477-2075, Email: Samantha.martel@hgtc.edu

Process for handling complaints:
• The Program Director will complete the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Complaint Form.
• The Program Director will contact the appropriate college personnel to seek resolution of the complaint.
• A written response will be provided from the appropriate college personnel to the person filing the complaint with a timeline that is dependent on the nature of the complaint.
• A copy of all complaints will be kept in a secure location in the Program Director’s office.

If a stakeholder wishes to speak with someone other than the PTA Program Director, complaints can be directed to the AVP/Dean of the program.
Contact Information: Ann Daniels, Phone: 843-477-2168, Email: ann.daniels@hgtc.edu

Complaints related to the accreditation of the HGTC PTA Program are directed to the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Contact Information:
Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
https://www.capteonline.org/complaints

Applicants to the Physical Therapist Assistant program should be aware a current, unrestricted license or certification may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.