At Central Penn College, faculty in the Physical Therapist Assistant program are seeing firsthand how digital overuse is contributing to a rise in neck pain, back strain, repetitive stress injuries, and posture-related conditions that require professional intervention. Burying our heads in smartphones, laptops, and tablets for hours each day is changing more than how we …
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If you are thinking about becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant, you are looking at a career where you can truly help people. Physical Therapist Assistants, also called PTAs, work with physical therapists to help patients recover from injuries, surgery, illness, and other health conditions. At Central Penn College, students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program …
At Central Penn College, our faculty members aren’t just educators—they’re experts in their fields, bringing real-world experience into the classroom and beyond. One of the best examples of this is Professor Matthew O’Brien, our Physical Therapist Assistant academic coordinator of clinical education and now, officially, our athletic trainer. His career is a testament to the …
Central Penn College, a leader in career-focused healthcare education, today announced the launch of a new 2+2 bridge program to empower healthcare professionals to seamlessly transition into leadership roles. This pathway allows students to earn an associate degree in a high-demand healthcare field at Central Penn College, begin a rewarding career, and then continue their …
Brian Cardin, PT, C.Ped., and Steve Miller, PT, C.Ped. became fast friends in the early ‘90s while studying to become physical therapy assistants at Central Penn College. Fast forward to today, where the two friends are now successful business partners who are quickly expanding their footprint throughout the Midstate.
As the demand for physical therapy swells, Central Penn College will now be offering classes leading to a physical therapy assistant degree in the evenings for the first time ever on their Summerdale campus.
“What’s a PTA?” you ask. PTA stands for Physical Therapist Assistant. They play a critical role in helping patients recover from surgery, injury and deconditioning.
Central Penn College was ranked #10 for the best value for healthcare programs in the Middle Atlantic Region, according to HealthDegreeResearch.com.
Central Penn College was rated as the “Best for Accelerated Classes” in Pennsylvania by Intelligent.com, an independent, advertising-free site that ranks colleges and programs throughout the country.
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