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Associate of Science

Physical therapist assistants play an important role in the delivery of effective rehabilitation services to patients in need. Our physical therapist assistant program can train you to work with patients to help them improve function, relieve pain, and maintain their health. You can receive training in how to treat patients using a variety of procedures such as heat or cold application, electric stimulation, ultrasound, and therapeutic exercise.

Included in the program are both coursework and clinical work to prepare you for a potential career working with people and witnessing the difference you can make in their lives. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an associate of science degree.

Program Features

  • Extensive training with physical therapy professionals
  • Training in computerized anatomy and physiology laboratories
  • Hands-on training in the treatment of physical therapy patients

Potential Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment as a physical therapist assistant.

Courses and Typical Length of Study

The approximate length of study for this program is 67 semester credit hours.

Career
Courses		 Semester Credit Hours
HLSC150* Human Kinesiology/Lab 4
HLSC280* Applied Neurology/Lab 4
PTAS101* Introduction to Physical Therapy 3
PTAS200* Physical Therapy Assistant Procedures I/Lab 3
PTAS203* Physical Therapy Assistant Procedures II/Lab 2
PTAS205* Pathophysiological Conditions 3
PTAS210* Therapeutic Exercise/Lab 4
PTAS235* Therapeutic Modalities/Lab 4
PTAS250* Introduction to Clinical Education 1
PTAS295 Clinical Education Experience I
(240 hours taken during the summer semester)		 4
PTAS296* Physical Therapy Assistant Seminar 4
PTAS297 Clinical Education Experience II (240 hours) 4
PTAS298 Clinical Education Experience III (240 hours) 4

General Education
Courses		  
ENGL101 English Composition I 3
ENGL105 Oral Communications 3
MATH110 Introduction to Algebra (or higher) 3
NSCI100* Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3
NSCI103* Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
NSCI200* Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3
NSCI203* Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC230* Growth and Development: Life Span 3

Total Credit Hours
67

 

Program Outcomes

The physical therapist assistant program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the theories related to human impairments and the physiological processes
    that underlie those impairments
  • Demonstrate proficiency in patient/family education, the application of data-collection skills, and therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP) and research to enhance patient outcomes 
  • Utilize problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the application of physical therapy interventions and patient management
  • Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication that meets the legal requirements of the profession
    and is culturally sensitive
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role and scope of physical therapist assistant practice as it relates to both legal and ethical concerns
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic administration and reimbursement principlesas they apply to the physical therapist assistant (PTA)
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and obtain the clinical experience to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination
    for physical therapist assistants

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* All PTA majors must achieve a minimum level of competency equivalent to a grade of C (2.0) or better in all the career and general education courses in order to continue in the PTA program.