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: Graduation Requirements.
I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements
(Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display")
Limit II. Quantitative Reasoning to MAT 101 College Algebra
Limit III. Biology to BIO 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Limit IV. Behavioral Science to PSY 210 General Psychology
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 48 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 Kinesiology
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3
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PTA105 Therapeutic Exercises
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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