Physical Therapist Assistant
For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation Requirements.
To be accepted into the PTA Program, a student must have completed the prerequisite coursework listed below AND must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8:
Prerequisite Coursework (Must have an average of "C" or higher in each class)
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BIO211
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Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab*
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4 credit hours
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BIO212
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Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab*
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4 credit hours
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MAT101
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College Algebra or Higher
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3 credit hours
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PSY210
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General Psychology
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3 credit hours
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BIO115
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Medical Terminology
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1-3 credit hours
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*Must have been taken within 5 years of application date.
Course of Study for A.A.S. Major in Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Coordinator: Dr. Ashley Prentice
For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see
Academics: Degree/Graduation
I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 29 hours
Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core
Limit II. C. Quantitative Reasoning to MAT 101 College Algebra
Limit III. A. Behavioral Sciences to PSY 210 General Psychology
Limit III. B. Natural Sciences to BIO 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
A. Biblical Values
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Bible
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6 hrs
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BIB121 Life of Christ
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2
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BIB122 Acts of Apostles
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2
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Additional Bible Class*
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2
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*Only required for residential students
B. Basic Skills
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Written Communication
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6 hrs
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ENG101 English Composition I
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3
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ENG102 English Composition II
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3
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Oral Communication
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3 hrs
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COM140 Speech Communication
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3
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Quantitative Reasoning
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3 hrs
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MAT101 College Algebra
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3
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C. Broadened Perspectives
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Behavioral Sciences
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3 hrs
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PSY210 General Psychology
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3
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Natural Sciences
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4 hrs
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BIO211 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
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4
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History
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3 hrs
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Any HIS Course
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3
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*Only required for non-residential students
II. Professional Support Courses 6 hours
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BIO212 Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab
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4
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BIO115 Medical Terminology
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2
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III. PTA Technical Coursework 44 hours
Must be accepted into the PTA Program* to enroll in the following:
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PTA101 Introduction to Physical Therapy Concepts
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2
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PTA102 Pathophysiology for the PTA
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3
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PTA103 PTA Procedures
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4
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PTA104 Clinical Anatomy and Kinesiology
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3
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PTA105 Therapeutic Exercise
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4
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PTA201 Orthopedic Rehabilitation
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2
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PTA202 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan
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4
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PTA203 Physical Agents and Modalities
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4
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PTA204 PTA Ethics and Issues
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2
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PTA205 Special Populations for the PTA
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4
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PTA206 Integrated Clinical Education
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4
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PTA207 Terminal Clinical Education I
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5
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PTA208 Terminal Clinical Education II
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5
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PTA209 PTA Seminar
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2
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Total Hours 82 credit hours