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2012-2013 CATALOG 
    
2012-2013 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S.


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Associate of Applied Science Degree Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapist Assistant Education

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). PTA’s perform physical therapy treatment interventions delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The PTA Program is a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical practice designed to prepare the student in the use of therapeutic exercise, physical therapy modalities, clinical communication skills, and special treatment procedures. Program content is based on recommended guidelines as established by the American Physical Therapy Association and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The program prepares students to take the board examination for Physical Therapist Assistants administered by the Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy for the state. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all degree courses.

Career Opportunities

Hospital, rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, home health agency, private practice, school system, outpatient clinic.

Admission Information

Additional admission procedures are required for this program. The application deadline is the first Monday in March of the year in which fall admission is sought. Priority consideration is given to applicants who have taken general education and support courses. Please visit the Physical Therapist Assistant website for more complete information regarding the admission procedure.

Summary of Required Hours


Total Hours:65


Note(s)


MATH 1410 not acceptable for Nursing/Allied Health Program.

General Education courses may be taken prior to admittance to the program. Admission is required to take program courses.

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