Southwest Tech Physical Therapist Assistant Mission
The mission of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is to prepare knowledgeable, competent, ethical physical therapist assistants.
Graduation Rates (CAPTE): 1st cohort accepted was class of 2013
| Year | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students Admitted | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| Students Graduated | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 |
| Graduation Rate % | 84.6% | 76.9% | 75% | 92.9% | 100% | 72.7% | 100% | 100% |
| Two Year Average Graduation Rate | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| 80.75% | 75.95% | 83.95% | 96.45% | 86.35% | 86.35% | 100% |
Licensure Examination Pass Rate: 1st cohort graduated in 2013
| Year | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Candidates | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
| Number of Passing Candidates First Time | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
| First Time Pass Rate % | 81.8% | 90% | 88.9% | 92.3% | 58.3% | 62.5% | 66.7% | 100% |
| Number of Passing Candidates - Ultimate | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Ultimate Pass Rate % | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 92% | 100% | 66.7% | 100% |
| Two Year Average Pass Rate | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 96% | 96% | 80% | 80% |
Graduate PTA Employment Data within 12 months of graduation
| Year | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 |
| Graduates Responding | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
| Available for Employment | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Employed in Related Occupations | 10 (90.1%) | 10 (100%) | 9 (100%) | 13 (100%) | 9 (90%) | 8 (100%) | 7 (87.5%) | 10 (100%) |
| Employed in Non-related Occupations | 1 (9%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| Continuing Education | 2 | |||||||
| Two Year Average Employment Rate | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 95% | 93.75% | 93.75% |
Salary Data – Related Employment
| Year | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage Range | $17.00-$28.00 | $17.00-24.00 | $19.00-$25.00 | $18.75-$24.00 | $16.00-$35.00 | $18.75-$24.00 | $14.00-$24.00 | Data Unavailable |
| Median Hourly Wage | $20.00 | $22.50 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $25.50 | $22.00 | $21.00 | Data Unavailable |
Respondents in Related Occupations
2019
| Recover Health | Darlington, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Greenfield Rehab | Mineral Point, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Vernon Memorial Hostpital | Viroqua, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Greenfield Rehab | Lancaster, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Upland Hills Health | Dodgeville, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Stonefield Care Center | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Unified Therapy Health Services | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Aeigis Therapies | Stoughton, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
2018
| G L Rehab | New Glarus, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Jackson Therapy Partners | Orlando, FL | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Kindered Care | Louisville, KY | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Millenium Therapy | Asbury, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Luther Manor & Grand Meadows | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
2017
| MJ Care | Boscobel, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| HCR Manor Care | Platteville, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Aegis Therapies | New Glarus, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Reliant Rehab | Planto, TX | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Renewal Rehab | Sun Prairie, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Health Pro Heritage | Black Earth, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Ortho Rehab | Columbia Falls, MT | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Unity Point Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
2016
| MJ Care | Boscobel, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Grant Regional Health Care | Lancaster, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Achieve Therapy Solutions | Juneau, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics | Friendship, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Aegis Therapies - Stonehill | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Reliant Rehabilitation | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Comprehensive Rehab | Maquoketa, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Divine Savior Healthcare | Portage, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Aegis Therapies | Sauk City, W | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Aegis Therapies-Good Samaritan | Fennimore, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
2015
| Aegis Therapies at Maplewood Nursing Home | Sauk City, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency | Greenfield, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency | Milwaukee, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| HCR Manor Care | Platteville, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
2014
| Aegis Therapies-Good Samaritan | Fennimore, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Alliant Physical Therapy | Juneau, Wauwatosa, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Grant Regional Health Affirma Rehabilitation | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Grant Regional Health Center | Lancaster, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| MJ Aegis Therapies at Good Samaritan Society | Fennimore, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| HCR Manor Care | Platteville, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| HCR Manor Care | Platteville, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Home Health United | Reedsburg, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Mercy Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Upland Hills Health | Dodgeville, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
2013
| Achieve Therapy Solutions | Reedsburg, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| HCR Manor Care | Dubuque, IA | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Marshfield Clinic | Woodruff, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County | Darlington, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Rx Rehabilitation | Dodgeville, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Select Rehabilitation | Northfield, IL | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Upland Hills Health | Dodgeville, WI | Physical Therapist Assistant |