Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

Program Description:

The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum is a two-year program of study that prepares a physical therapist assistant to perform interventions under the supervision of physical therapists in an ethical, legal, safe, and effective manner. Physical therapist assistants enhance the delivery of physical therapy services by providing delegated interventions, assisting the physical therapist with data collection, communicating with other members of the health care delivery team, interacting with members of the patient‘s family and caregivers, and working cooperatively with other health care providers. Upon graduation the student is eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for licensure. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, (800)999-2782, www.apta.org.

Prerequisites

• BIO 2511 - Anatomy and Physiology I, Laboratory 1 SH
• BIO 2513 - Anatomy and Physiology I, Lecture 3 SH
• BIO 2521 - Anatomy and Physiology II, Laboratory 1 SH
• BIO 2523 - Anatomy and Physiology II, Lecture 3 SH
• MAT 1313 - College Algebra 3 SH

1st Year

Summer Session

• PTA 1324 - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation I 4 SH

2nd Year

Completion Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree 72 SH

Progression Requirements: All required courses must be completed with a “C” or above.