Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA-AS)

The Associate in Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of technical health care and prepares students to seek employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Special Admissions Requirements

Enrollment in the program is limited. The number of students in each class will be determined by the availability of space, equipment, qualified faculty, and hospital and clinical facilities necessary for a meaningful education. Only one class per year is accepted. Program acceptance is based on selection from all qualified applicants meeting the minimum criteria on a first-qualified/first served basis. After the allotted seats for each class are filled, the applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be guaranteed a seat in the next available class. All applicants who meet the established criteria will be accepted into the program. However, not all will be guaranteed seats in the class of their choice if the application is not completed in a timely fashion. Minimum requirements for eligibility include high school diploma or GED. Applications for both the College and program must be complete and the appropriate transcripts must be on file. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and have completed prerequisite course work with a minimum grade of "C" or better and 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses.

The interested student should contact the Allied Health Department for assistance in planning the program of study.

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

[phone]

[e-mail]

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Courses (14 cc)

Students must complete prerequisite courses with a C or better to be accepted into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

BSC 2085	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3 cc
BSC 2085L	Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory	1 cc
BSC 2086	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3 cc
BSC 2086L	Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory	1 cc
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3 cc
MAC 1105	College Algebra	3 cc

Term 1 (18 cc)

PHT 1000	Introduction to Physical Therapy	3 cc
PHT 1120	Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology	3 cc
PHT 1120L	Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Laboratory	2 cc
PHT 1251	Basic Skills in Patient Care	2 cc
PHT 1251L	Basic Skills in Patient Care Laboratory	2 cc
See Choices	Humanities (General Education Core Course)	3 cc
See Choices	Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)	3 cc

Before the start of Term 2, students must possess and maintain a Healthcare Providers CPR card, American Heart or Red Cross only. Certification can be earned be successfully completing W 00753 CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Term 2 (14 cc)

PHT 1210C	Therapeutic Modalities	3 cc
PHT 1224	Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Techniques I	3 cc
PHT 1224L	Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Techniques I Laboratory	2 cc
PHT 1253	Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques I	3 cc
PHT 1253L	Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques I Laboratory	2 cc
PHT 1801L	PTA Clinic I	1 cc

Term 3 (15 cc)

PHT 2162	Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques II	1 cc
PHT 2162L	Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques II Laboratory	2 cc
PHT 2227C	Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Techniques II	3 cc
PHT 2301	Pathological Conditions in Physical Therapy I	3 cc
PHT 2810L	PTA Clinic II	6 cc

Term 4 (13 cc)

PHT 2020	Trends and Issues in PTA	2 cc
PHT 2304	Pathological Conditions in Physical Therapy II	3 cc
PHT 2401	Psychosocial Issues of the Disabled	2 cc
PHT 2820L	PTA Clinic III	6 cc

Total Credit Hours: 74