Physical Therapist Assistant Mission
Our mission for the physical therapist assistant program is to graduate students who have obtained the knowledge and skills to become employed as licensed physical therapist assistants and become contributing members of the physical therapy profession and healthcare team in diverse settings.
Program Philosophy
The faculty and administrators of the physical therapist assistant program believe that technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills are important components of a quality educational experience. In addition, teamwork, ethics and problem-solving skills are emphasized throughout the educational experience to ensure graduation of competent physical therapist assistants.
Goal Statement
The goal of this program is to provide students with appropriate didactic and clinical experience leading to successful licensure and entry-level employment in the profession of physical therapy.
Customer Satisfaction Policy
Baker College is an institution focused on student satisfaction. To that end, any concerns or complaints regarding the physical therapist assistant program can be sent to the attention of the director of the program on the appropriate campus. The director will investigate the complaint, consult with all parties involved and provide a response as soon as all information has been evaluated. The program director will inform the dean of Health Sciences of the complaint, investigation and what actions have been taken.
If resolution cannot be reached at the level of the program director, the problem will follow the chain of command, beginning with the dean of the College of Health Science, followed by the chief academic officer/vice president of academics of the campus, the president of the campus and finally the president of the Baker College system.
Program Performance
Definitions
- Graduation Rate: The percentage of students who graduated from the program.
- First Time NPTE Pass Rate: The percentage of graduates who passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) the first time.
- Overall NPTE Pass Rate: Also known as the ultimate licensure exam pass rate, the The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) weighted ultimate two-year pass rate average.
- Employment Rate: Percentage of graduates who sought full-time or part-time employment in physical therapy and were employed within one year following graduation.
- Employment Knowledge Response Rate: The number of licensed graduates who submitted a response indicating that they are employed in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) field within twelve months of graduating compared to the number of licensed graduates actively seeking employment in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) field within twelve months of graduating.
Yearly Statistics
Muskegon Physical Therapy Program
Accreditation Status: Full Accreditation
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 94.7% | 94.9% |
| First Time NPTE Pass Rate | 71.4% | 55.6% | 62.5% |
| Overall NPTE Pass Rate | 100% | 83.3% | 90.6% |
| Employment Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Employment Knowledge Response Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Owosso Physical Therapy Program
Accreditation Status: Full Accreditation
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 90.9% | 82.95% |
| First Time NPTE Pass Rate | 83.3% | 70% | 75% |
| Overall NPTE Pass Rate | 83.3% | 90% | 87.5% |
| Employment Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Employment Survey Response Rate | 80% | 100% | 92.9% |
Royal Oak Physical Therapy Program
Accreditation Status: Full Accreditation
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 90.9% | 95% |
| First Time NPTE Pass Rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall NPTE Pass Rate | 100% | 90% | 95% |
| Employment Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Employment Survey Response Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Baker College Muskegon Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected] ; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Scott Henderson, PT, DPT at 231-777-5276 or email [email protected].
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Baker College of Owosso is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Erin Smith, BHS, MPT, at 989-729-3485 or email [email protected].
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Baker College Royal Oak Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected] website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Jamie Janes, PT, DPT, OCS at (248) 276-6628 or email: [email protected].
