Arkansas Tech University is dedicated to student success and access by providing an education that will significantly impact social mobility, enabling students to reach their greatest potential. The university has an unwavering commitment to providing life-changing educational opportunities at all levels of higher education through partnerships, research and service initiatives that contribute to the economic, cultural and social well-being of the students and the region it serves. The university will cultivate a vibrant and welcoming community, encouraging students, faculty and staff to achieve their goals in a supportive environment.
(adopted December 19, 2024)
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, in partnership with the community, will provide a quality educational environment which will enable all students to learn the skills and acquire the knowledge necessary for them to become contributing members in the workforce and in society.
(adopted July 1, 2013)
To provide quality education in entry-level knowledge and skills for physical therapist assistant students in preparation to deliver proficient patient care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist in a professional manner, and to also cultivate an environment that promotes life-long learning for students, alumni, and faculty to enhance the betterment of our neighboring communities in Arkansas and beyond.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program will strive to present each student with the educational opportunities necessary to become a contributor to the health care team. The program will provide a broad range of educational experiences that will enable graduates of the program to possess the knowledge and skills commensurate of an entry-level physical therapist assistant. The curriculum will enable students to progress from initial exposure of material in the classroom and laboratory settings to integration of the material in the clinical education environment. The program will instill into graduates a commitment to excellence in the delivery of health care and a commitment to life-long learning.