Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Courses you’ll take
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Pre-Admission Semester
View in catalog| Course | Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO1240 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| MTH1240 | Statistics | 3 |
| HLT1100 | Health Terminology | 1 |
| PSY1100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ENG1000 | English Composition I | 3 |
First Semester
| Course | Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| PTA1000 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PTA1010 | PTA Medical Documentation | 1 |
| PTA1100 | PTA Patient Care Skills | 3 |
| PTA1102 | PTA Modalities | 3 |
| BIO1250 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
Second Semester
| Course | Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| ALH1103 | PTA Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| PTA1104 | Therapeutic Exercise | 4 |
| PTA1105 | PTA Kinesiology & Orthopedic Cnsdrtn | 4 |
| OIS1240 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Third Semester
| Course | Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| PTA2010 | Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
| PTA2105 | PTA Seminar I | 1 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| PTA2221 | PTA Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PTA2223 | Rehabilitation for Specific Populations | 4 |
| PTA2224 | Neurological Rehabilitation | 4 |
| GER1000 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| Or | ||
| SOC2020 | Ethnic and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Fifth Semester
| Course | Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| PTA2310 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| PTA2320 | Clinical Practicum III | 2 |
| PTA2350 | PTA Seminar II & III | 1 |
| PSY2100 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Students enrolled in this program will take traditional, 16-week classes each semester.
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