THANK YOU for your support of NOVA's PTA Program
Please use the links on this web page to access information about our curriculum and clinical objectives, download forms to help you in planning your student’s experience, and access resources such as the Clinical Instructor’s manual and the APTA’s guide to student supervision of Medicare patients. Please don’t hesitate to call or email us for further support and information.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the NVCC PTA program is to graduate highly competent physical therapist assistants who will work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists in a multi-cultural community. The PTA program promotes the success of our diverse students through open-access admissions, a learning centered curriculum, and the unique resources of our state-of-the-art medical education campus.
MAILING ADDRESS
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Northern Virginia Community College
Medical Education Campus
6699 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
FACULTY
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Jody Gundrum, PT, PhD Assistant Professor, First Year ACCE Email: jgundrum@nvcc.edu Work Phone: 703-822-6578 |
Patricia Ottavio, PT, MPH Associate Professor, Program Chair Email: pottavio@nvcc.edu Work Phone: 703-822-6576 |
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Paula Smith, PT, DPT Associate Professor, Second Year ACCE Email: pasmith1@nvcc.edu Work Phone: 703-822-6574 |
Friba Alizai Administrative Assistant Email: falizai@nvcc.edu Work Phone: 703-822-6570 |