Physical Therapist Assistant, Academic Programs, SUNY Orange Catalog

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 (G10A [w] & G11A)	P	3
BIO 111	Anatomy and Physiology 1 (G2A)	P	4
PTA 101	Physical Therapist Assisting 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
COM 100*	Oral Communication (G10A [o])*	P	1
	Total Semester Credits		17

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 (G7A & G12A)	P	3
BIO 112	Anatomy and Physiology 2 (G2A)	P	4
PTA 102	Physical Therapist Assisting 2	P, C, P/C	4
PTA 104	Kinesiology	P, C, P/C	4
PED 226	Theory and Application of Exercise Principles, Fitness Modalities, and Wellness Concepts	C	3
	Total Semester Credits		18

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 (G3A)		3
PTA 201	Physical Therapist Assisting 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
Either MAT 102	Intermediate Algebra (G1A)	P	3
Or MAT 120	Introduction to Statistics (G1A)	P
	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 (G3A & G6A)	P	3
PTA 202	Physical Therapist Assisting 4	P, C, P/C	4
PTA 206	Clinical Education 2	P, C, P/C	3
PTA 208	Contemporary 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: 68

Notes:

*COM 101 satisfies the requirement of COM 100

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