Students of Montgomery College
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
(Date Reviewed: )
Faculty Reviewer: Professor Cepeda
Program: Physical Therapist Assistant
Before MC:: Self employed as a Transcriber. Completed 35 credits in general education at MC before acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program
    
During and After MC:  Earned an Associate of Arts degree with a total of 90 credits completed at MC. Position: Physical Therapist Assistant, $30,000, Stamper Physical Therapy and Associates.  I assist in providing physical therapy services to patients.

Future Plans:  Obtain a bachelor's degree in a related field.  Earn certification in special interest areas in physical therapy.  Combine my training with my dance background to work in the area of rehabilitating dancers.

Return to PTA Home Page

Rebecca, age 46


January 2001

Franklin, age 33


Spring 2001

Program: Physical Therapist Assistant


Before MC:: Completed 12 credit hours and worked as an Adopting Coordinator for D.C. Animal Shelter, Washington Humane Society.  Salary: $24,000.  Managed adoption program for animal shelter    
During and After MC:  Earned an Associate of Arts degree.  Currently employed as a Physical Therapist Assistant for Metro Orthopedics and Sports Therapy.  Salary: $31,000.  Rehabilitate athletes, elderly and general population from injury, disease or surgery.
Future Plans and Comments:  I enjoy this career I now have!   It's great!!  Thanks!

Return to PTA Home Page