The Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Program (ICPTAE) was formed by the three state community colleges, College of College of Southern Idaho, College of Western Idaho, and North Idaho College. Additionally, Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) negotiated an agreement with North Idaho College to have the program delivered on the LCSC, Lewiston campus. All of the schools mentioned were involved in the planning and formation of the consortium as a means to deliver high-demand, quality, and cost-effective healthcare education across the vast geography of the mostly rural state. Each college contributes faculty, lab space, equipment, clinical sites, etc. for the maintenance of the program.
Each college will award the AAS degree after successful completion of the program and following initial program accreditation. The Consortium was granted approval to start the ICPTAE program from the Idaho State Board of Education, Division of Professional Technical Education, in February, 2012.
Statement of Accreditation Status
The Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education at the College of Southern Idaho, the College of Western Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, and North Idaho College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (208) 665-5051 or email jon.gardunia@nic.edu.
Complaints Against PTA Program, Faculty, Students or Program Graduates:
An individual may make an inquiry regarding complaint procedures or about issues and concerns that could be considered complaints. The Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education's response and its obligations to meet the specific timetables outlined in these procedures will begin only after a formal written complaint is received by the program director or dean.
The following are non-discrimination statements from each of the member colleges:
CSI:
The College of Southern Idaho subscribes to the policy of providing equal educational and employment opportunities, services, and benefits to students and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and/or disability, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and all other state and federal non-discrimination statutes. Appropriate consideration shall be given to veterans in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
CWI:
College of Western Idaho subscribes to the policy of providing equal educational and employment opportunities, services, and benefits to students and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and/or disability, in accordance with the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and all other state and federal non-discrimination statutes. Appropriate consideration shall be given to veterans in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
LCSC:
In conjunction with SBOE Policy II.P, Lewis-Clark State College is committed to maintaining an environment which supports equal rights for all individuals.
Lewis-Clark State College will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, including applications, programs, admissions, services and employment.
NIC:
North Idaho College is committed to its policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to education programs, services, facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, and access to programs and services.