Program Mission
In keeping with the mission of Amarillo College, the Physical Therapist Assistant Program has a mission to provide the student with positive learning experiences within an atmosphere of academic excellence and to assure that the student acquires the knowledge, skills, and other abilities required of the entry-level physical therapist assistant to enhance the service area.
Program Philosophy
"A career in health is chosen and prepared for with a dedication of the individual to the dignity and mental and physical well-being of the patient. Immediately upon entering the program, the student assumes an obligation of service to the patient, Amarillo College, and the community-at-large."