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Physical Therapist Assistant

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Physical Therapist Assistant Gateway Courses:

Course sequences for Physical Therapist Assistant have been thoughtfully developed to include all necessary gateway courses and key electives, and to meet all accrediting standards.

  • PPREREQUISITE
  • CCOREQUISITE
  • P/CPRE/COREQUISITE
First Semester
Course # Course Name P, C, P/C Credits
ENG 101 Freshman English 1 P 3
BIO 111 Anatomy and Physiology 1 P 4
PTA 101 PTA 1 C, P/C 4
PTA 103 Introduction to Physical Therapy C, P/C 2
PTA 105 Medical Conditions for the PTA C, P/C 3
  Total Semester Credits   16

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

  • Provide clinical choice preferences
Second Semester
Course # Course Name P, C, P/C Credits
ENG 102 Freshman English 2 P 3
BIO 112 Anatomy and Physiology 2 P 4
PTA 102 PTA 2 P, C, P/C 4
PTA 104 Kinesiology P, C, P/C 4
PED 224 Introduction to Exercise Principles   2
  Total Semester Credits   17

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

  • Register to take CPR over the summer
Third Semester
Course # Course Name P, C, P/C Credits
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology   3
PED 202 Basic Exercise Physiology C 3
PTA 201 PTA 3 P, C, P/C 4
PTA 205 Clinical Education 1 P, C, P/C 3
PTA 207 Tests and Measurement Skills for the PTA P, C, P/C 4
  Total Semester Credits   17

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

  • See advisor and register for classes
Fourth Semester
Course # Course Name P, C, P/C Credits
PSY 220 Developmental Psychology P 3
PTA 202 PTA 4 P, C, P/C 4
PTA 206 Clinical Education 2 P, C, P/C 3
PTA 208 Contemp. Practice for the PTA P, C, P/C 3
  Total Semester Credits   13

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

  • Complete and present Capstone clinical case study
  • Attend pinning ceremony
  • Apply for graduation
Summer Clinical Semester
Course # Course Name P, C, P/C Credits
PTA 220 Clinical Education 3 P 3

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

  • Apply for graduation (if you have not already done so)
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 66

 

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