Suggested Block for Program Completion
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student's individual needs.
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First Semester |
18 Credits |
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| AHS 129 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| PTA 100 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PTA 102 | Structural Anatomy | 3 |
| ENG | English Composition/Writing (see footnote 2) | 3 |
| PHY | Physics (see footnote 4) | 3 |
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Second Semester |
17 Credits |
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Pathophysiology |
3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
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Physical Therapist Assistant I |
4 |
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Functional Anatomy |
3 |
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Communication (see footnote 1) |
3 |
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Summer Session |
2 Credits |
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Clinical Education I (see footnote 7) |
2 |
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Third Semester |
14 Credits | |
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Rehab Neurology |
3 |
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Therapeutic Exercise |
4 |
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Clinical Education II (see footnote 7) |
4 |
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English Composition/Writing (see footnote 2) |
3 |
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Fourth Semester |
15 Credits |
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Physical Therapist Assistant II |
2 |
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PTA Seminar |
3 |
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Clinical Education III (see footnote 7) |
4 |
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Behavioral and Social Science |
3 |
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General Education Elective (see footnote 5) |
3 |
1. Communication chosen from COM 105 or COM 107.
2. English Composition/Writing chosen from ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 103, ENG 104.
3. Mathematics: Students must demonstrate competency at a level of MAT 029 or MAT 029C or MAT 136 or at a higher level prior to matriculation in the PTA program.
4. Physics chosen from PHY 111 or higher level.
5. General Education Elective chosen from History, Humanities and Fine Arts, Environmental Studies.
6. Fulfilled by successful completion of PTA 100.
7. Students must be immunized prior to the start of Clinical Education I, and must maintain currency through all other clinical courses.
Note: Any prior criminal offense could hinder placement in clinical agencies and the ability to take the national licensure examination. See Criminal Offender Record Information Checks.
Note: There are specific sensory, motor and psychosocial skills needed to successfully complete the PTA Program. Any student who feels he/she will require accommodations with these skills should contact the coordinator of the Services for Students with Disabilities program.