Physical Therapist Assistant
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Program Layout
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | TITLES | credit HOURS |
|---|---|---|
ENGL 110 *** | Composition I | 3 |
COMM 110 *** or COMM 113 *** | Introduction to Communication or Business and Professional Speaking | 3 |
PSY 110 *** | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
BIOL 140 ** | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 | |
PROGRAM COURSES | TITLES | credit HOURS |
HLTH 121 *** | Medical Terminology | 2 |
HLTH 210 *** | Diseases of the Human Body | 3 |
PHTA 100 | Physical Therapy Orientation | 0.5 |
PHTA 111 | Introduction to Physical Therapy Interventions | 5.5 |
PHTA 112 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 1.5 |
PHTA 116 | Anatomy and Kinesiology for the Physical Therapy | 5 |
PHTA 118 | Principles of Orthopedic Rehabilitation | 6 |
PHTA 130 | Clinical I | 1.5 |
PHTA 216 | Principles of Therapeutic Modalities | 4 |
PHTA 218 | Principles of Neurological Rehabilitation | 6 |
PHTA 220 | Special Patient Populations | 5.5 |
PHTA 222 | Management and Administration for the Physical Therapist Assistant | 2.5 |
PHTA 230 | Clinical II | 2.5 |
PHTA 232 | Clinical III | 3 |
PSY 202 *** | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
Program Notes
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** Must be completed prior to starting the first fall semester.
*** Underlined courses may be complete prior to admission to the program.