With a shift in payment models that focus on outcomes, it’s expected that many physical therapy businesses will seek highly-qualified and educated professionals to comply with new standards.   At the Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy, we envision the PTA to be a major driver towards this success.  We have developed this 20 unit, web-based specialty program to cover all of the major topics within Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

Program Details

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Program Director:  Erin Hoffman, PTA, OPTA

Faculty:  Dr. Heather Jennings, Dr. Jason Smith, Sean Bagbey

Target Audience: Physical Therapist Assistants

Application Deadline:  All applicants for OPTA must first apply through this link and upon acceptance, will complete the purchase of this program.

We are now being accepting applications for a June 2021 cohort.   The deadline for these applications is:  5/15/2021.

Prerequisites:

• Must hold a state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Must be employed and have diverse mix of patients
• Must have a computer and good internet connection

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Sample Live Masterclass Session:

Curriculum

This 9-month curriculum focuses on blending content on basic sciences, orthopedics and functional movement.   Below are details on the required courses within the program:

• 101:  Understanding Orthopedics
  • 101a: Basic Sciences
  • 101b: Current Concepts of Orthopedics
  • 101c: Post-Operative Orthopedics
• 107:  OPTA Functional Movement
  

Mentorship

Weekly participation in online discussion is required within the curriculum.  This is conducted through Microsoft Office 365.

Technology

Our programs are built upon a learning management system which is located directly within Microsoft Office 365.  All technology fees are included within tuition costs.  You will receive 1-year access to Office 365, starting from your start date.

Accreditation

There is currently no accreditation body for post-graduate PTA programs.  This curriculum has been approved by FSBPT Pro-Cert.

Questions?

Contact us via our contact form or email jbrence@nxtgeninstitute.com for more details