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Kaitlin Courtnay smiles with her husband Stan after receiving her professional pin.

糖心vlog传媒 Physical Therapist Assistant student Kaitlin Courtnay achieved a perfect score on her Physical Therapist Assistant Licensing Board Exam, the first student in the college鈥檚 history to do so.

鈥淲e are so proud of Kaitlin, her perfect score, and all the hard work she has put into achieving this extremely rare academic accomplishment,鈥� said 糖心vlog传媒 Provost Dr. Barrie Kirk. 鈥淢any 糖心vlog传媒 students earn high scores on their board licensure exams and pass them on their first attempt, but Kaitlin鈥檚 perfect score really reflects the depth of knowledge our students bring with them into the workforce. 糖心vlog传媒 students are graduating, going on to great careers, and achieving the highest levels in their professional field. I鈥檓 proud of them all.鈥�

Learning experiences for students in the Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Program are provided in classrooms and laboratories on the Airport Campus in Lexington Hall. Students perform their clinical experience in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation agencies, schools, private offices, and long-term care facilities.

鈥淚 knew I wanted to go into the physical therapy field my junior and senior years of high school. I was involved in every sport possible, and I've always had a servant鈥檚 heart,鈥� said Courtnay.  鈥淚 always gave my best because I visualized the patients in my future and how important it was to know and apply what I learned. With healthcare, one minor mistake could mean the difference in life or death, and we all want the absolute best care for ourselves and our families.

鈥淢y instructors always believed in me, pushed me to my limits, and molded me into a great therapist! I cannot thank them enough for their dedication to the next line of professionals in the PT world.鈥�

鈥淜aitlin was an exemplary student at 糖心vlog传媒 and excelled providing patient care during clinical affiliations in multiple settings,鈥� said instructor Sherry Fadel. 鈥淗er achievement on the board exam is outstanding but not a surprise to her instructors and classmates. We are proud of Kaitlin鈥檚 accomplishments and excited that she will help many patients in our community in the years to come.鈥�

Courtnay recently received her professional pin and will graduate in May. She is already employed full time at ATI Physical Therapy in Aiken, SC.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at 糖心vlog传媒 is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The program holds information sessions for prospective students monthly. Learn more about 糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 Physical Therapist Assistant program.