2020-2021 Catalog Vol. 81

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2020-2021 Catalog Vol. 81 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

(CIP Code: 51.0806)

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program includes lecture and supervised laboratory courses in physical therapy science and procedures, as well as clinical experiences designed to prepare the graduate to become a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. PTA perform physical therapy treatments and other duties under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The Program is designed to prepare skilled technical health workers to perform various treatment procedures delegated by the Physical Therapist including modalities, rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercises, training the patient to use special equipment, and providing patient education to prevent further physical problems. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

More information is available online through the Physical Therapist Assistant Program website. Applied Sciences award plans.

1st Year

Prerequisite Semester: 12 Credit Hours

PTHA 1201 The Profession of Physical Therapy Credit Hours: 2
ENGL 1301 Composition I Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
PSYC 2301 General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

1st Semester: 15 Credit Hours

PTHA 1409 Introduction to Physical Therapy Credit Hours: 4
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
PTHA 1413 Functional Anatomy Credit Hours: 4

2nd Semester: 13 Credit Hours

PTHA 2205 Neurology Credit Hours: 2
PTHA 2509 Therapeutic Exercise Credit Hours: 5
PTHA 1321 Pathophysiology for the PTA Credit Hours: 3

Humanities or Fine Arts: 3 Credit Hours

Any Humanities or Fine Arts course as listed:

ENGL 2322 Survey of British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2323 Survey of British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2327 Survey of American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2328 Survey of American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2333 Survey of World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2306 Introduction To Ethics Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 1310 Theatre Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2361 History of the Theater I Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2362 History of the Theater II Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation (title change) Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1301 Introduction To Music Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1310 History of Rock and Popular Music Credit Hours: 3

1st Summer Session: 7 Credit Hours

PTHA 1431 Physical Agents Credit Hours: 4
PTHA 2301 Essentials of Data Collection Credit Hours: 3

2nd Year

1st Semester: 10 Credit Hours

PTHA 1266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant Credit Hours: 2
PTHA 2431 Management of Neurological Disorders Credit Hours: 4
PTHA 2435 Rehabilitation Techniques Credit Hours: 4

2nd Semester: 6 Credit Hours

PTHA 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant Credit Hours: 2
PTHA 2267 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant Credit Hours: 2
PTHA 2239 Professional Issues Credit Hours: 2

Program Totals: 63 Credit Hours