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What is PTA school at the Muncie, IN Ivy tech like?

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Doug’s Answer

Hey Brandie B,

I have never attended Muncie Indiana Ivy Tech. I graduated form Clark State Community College in Ohio with an AAS as a Physical Therapist Assistant. This information would probably apply to all schools having to do with receiving a physical therapy degree. You will have to get your basic education requirements done first, then you will be ready for your PTA classes. These classes are more difficult due to all the information in these courses. Don't get behind in these classes, it is difficult to catch up. Key in on anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pay attention and ask lots of questions in the lab section of these classes and all PTA classes.

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Apply to the field as soon as possible, my school had a 2 year waiting list.
Get all the Basic Education Requirements done first, with excellent grades.
Understand Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, never be afraid to ask questions.
Pay close attention to the labs because the labs parallel how you will work with an actual patient once you graduate and get your license.
Study hard, don't get behind.
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Katherine’s Answer

Hi Brandi,
I personally did not attend a tech college, but received my Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy at Greenriver Community college in WA. The education required applies for all. It consists of your basic pre requisite courses prior. Then focus on physiology and anatomy, and application of physical therapeutic interventions that aide in the recovery of physical deficits. All courses require alot of dedication and study time. But a very rewarding career with endless learning, and growth. The positive education and training you can teach to others for rehabilitation from injury, disease, etc. and in your community goes beyond words.
Good luck!

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Know your major organ systems and how they work together.
Know your muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones.
Be receptive to new learning from those experienced in the field.
Empathy for other's
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Clay’s Answer

The program is great and the director is as well. I'm sure the current teachers are passionate and enjoyable. The program is extremely competitive to get in to and will require extremely good grades/scores. To get a better idea of exactly what you'll need you can email the director. When signing up for intro to PTA and the program, I made sure to find out when registration opened and applied immediately. The program is exceptional and as long as you put in the work it will prepare you for taking your boards to achieve your certification. Good luck!

Clay recommends the following next steps:

Email the director about what grades/scores you need to have in order to maximize your potential for acceptance in to the program
Retake any classes that you did not achieve the grade suggested by the director
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