Physical Therapist Assistant
- CAREER DEGREE
- MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS
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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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