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Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

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Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. Program Curriculum

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Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. Degree Curriculum

Summary of Required Hours

Freshman

Summer (13 Credit Hours)

BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 Credit Hours)
ENGL 1010 - Composition 1 (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics General Education Elective Course (3 Credit Hours)
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology (3 Credit Hours)

Fall (14 Credit Hours)

PTAT 2200 - Introduction to Physical Therapy (2 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2410 - Kinesiology for the PTA (4 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2460 - Patient Care Skills for the PTA (4 Credit Hours)
PHYS 1030 - Survey of Physics (4 Credit Hours)

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

PTAT 2170 - Professional Development for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (1 Credit Hour)
PTAT 2440 - Biophysical Agents for the PTA (4 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2510 - Musculoskeletal Conditions and Treatment for the PTA (5 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2190 - Integrated Clinical Education 1 (1 Credit Hour)
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 Credit Hours)

Sophomore

Fall (14 Credit Hours)

PTAT 2520 - Neuromuscular Conditions and Treatment for the PTA (5 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2530 - Medical Surgical Conditions and Treatment for the PTA (5 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2290 - Integrated Clinical Education 2 (2 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2291 - Integrated Clinical Education 3 (2 Credit Hours)

Spring (14 Credit Hours)

PTAT 2120 - Special Topics for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (1 Credit Hour)
PTAT 2280 - Seminar for the PTA (2 Credit Hours)
Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Elective Course (3 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2492 - Terminal Clinical Ed 1 (4 Credit Hours)
PTAT 2493 - Terminal Clinical Ed 2 (4 Credit Hours)

Total Hours: 70

Note(s)

MATH 1410 is 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.

For a complete listing of approved general education courses go to A.A.S. Career Degree Information .

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 Credit Hours)
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 Credit Hours)
PHYS 1030 - Survey of Physics (4 Credit Hours)
ENGL 1010 - Composition 1 (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics General Education course (3 Credit Hours)
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology (3 Credit Hours)

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