Descriptions

 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Center Campus

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:  View Selective Admission for detailed information.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) curriculum is designed to prepare students to assume positions as skilled technical health workers. A balanced curriculum in general education and specialized courses enables students 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 Assistants work within a physical therapy service under the supervision of a professional physical therapist. PTAs 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 22314-1488. The phone number is 703.706.3245.

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

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

Course Course Title Suggested
Sequence		 Sem
Hrs
BIOL-2710 Human Physiological Anatomy 1,3         6.0
HHSC-1020 Physical Therapy Careers X       1.0
PTAS-1020 Physical Therapy Procedures 1 - Lecture X       2.0
PTAS-1031 Physical Therapy Procedures 1 - Laboratory X       2.0
PTAS-1070 Joint Structure & Function - Lecture X       2.0
PTAS-1081 Joint Structure & Function - Laboratory X       1.5
PTAS-1091 Clinical Medicine for the Physical Therapist Assistant X       2.0
PSYC-1010 Introductory Psychology   X     4.0
PTAS-1140 Life Span Development for PTA   X     2.0
PTAS-1150 Kinesiology - Lecture   X     3.0
PTAS-1160 Kinesiology - Laboratory   X     1.5
PTAS-1170 Physical Therapy Procedures 2 - Lecture   X     2.0
PTAS-1180 Physical Therapy Procedures 2 - Laboratory   X     2.0
PTAS-2110 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy - Lecture     X   2.0
PTAS-2120 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy - Laboratory     X   1.5
PTAS-2130 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy - Lecture     X   2.0
PTAS-2140 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy - Laboratory     X   1.5
PTAS-2190 Physical Therapy Procedures 3 - Lecture     X   1.0
PTAS-2200 Physical Therapy Procedures 3 - Laboratory     X   1.0
PTAS-2340 Clinical Internship 1 2     X   2.0
PTAS-2350 Clinical Internship 2     X   2.0
PTAS-2440 Rehabilitation Techniques - Lecture       X 2.0
PTAS-2450 Rehabilitation Techniques - Laboratory       X 1.5
PTAS-2460 Pediatrics       X 2.0
PTAS-2470 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation       X 2.0
PTAS-2500 Seminar for Physical Therapist Assistants       X 2.0
PTAS-2390 Clinical Internship 3       X 4.0
  57.5

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.

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.

    • NOTES:

    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.

    HHSC-1020 PTAS-1081 PTAS-1170 PTAS-2140 PTAS-2460
    PSYC-1010 PTAS-1091 PTAS-1180 PTAS-2190 PTAS-2470
    PTAS-1020 PTAS-1140 PTAS-2110 PTAS-2200 PTAS-2500
    PTAS-1031 PTAS-1150 PTAS-2120 PTAS-2440 BIOL-2710
    PTAS-1070 PTAS-1160 PTAS-2130 PTAS-2450  

    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.

    PTAS-2340 PTAS-2350 PTAS-2390