PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Center Campus

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See the General Information section of the Macomb Community College Catalog for detailed information on selective admissions procedures.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) curriculum is designed to prepare the student to assume a position as a skilled technical health worker. A balanced curriculum in general education and specialized courses enables the student to develop technical competency necessary to enter this rewarding health career. Correlation of the clinical experience is an integral part of the academic program.

The Physical Therapist Assistant works within a physical therapy service under the supervision of a professional physical therapist. He/She assists the physical therapist in performing selected procedures related to the physical management of illness, injury, and wellness throughout the lifespan.

Additional expenses to be met by the student before entering the first clinical placement are (1) a health history and physical examination including testing for tuberculosis, and (2) hospitalization insurance as neither the hospital nor the College insures the student against accidents or illnesses.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education located at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The phone number is 703.706.3245.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 65.5 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

¹ BIOL-2710 is to be taken prior to any PTAS course listed in the Career Preparation and Related Courses section.

² Forty hours (40) of volunteer service in a Physical Therapy Department is required prior to any PTAS course.

³ If a student chooses to take BIOL-2310 instead of BIOL-2710, the A&P prerequisite will be met, providing class is passed with grade “C” or better.

B. Arts and Sciences Component.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with an academic advisor, counselor, or program advisor.

Group II requirement is met by successfully completing BIOL-2710.

Group III requirement is met by successfully completing PSYC-1010.

Students in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program must achieve grade "C" or better in each course listed below for retention in the program.

Students in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program must achieve grade "Pass" in each course listed below for retention in the program.