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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Physical Therapist Assistant - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 70 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Prerequisite - Other

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

HR105
Medical Terminology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

PS100
General Psychology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

Electives


Total Credit Hours
12.00
Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

BI103
Human Anatomy and Physiology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
6.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.

PS102
Human Growth and Development T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: PS100 General Psychology.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: PS100 General Psychology.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
12.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

PT201
Clinical Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy
4.00
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

PT203
Basic Principles and Practices of Physical Therapy
4.00
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

PT205
Modalities for Physical Therapy
4.00
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

PT210
Therapeutic Exercise
4.00
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

PT217
Clinical Practice I
3.00
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

PT220
Professional Issues I
2.00
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
21.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

PT207
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
4.00
Spring
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Spring
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

PT212
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
4.00
Spring
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Spring
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

PT214
Multi-Systems Therapeutic Approach
4.00
Spring
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Spring
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

PT219
Clinical Practice II
4.00
Spring
Prereq: PT217 Clinical Practice I.
Spring
Prereq: PT217 Clinical Practice I.

PT222
Professional Issues II
2.00
Spring
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Spring
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
18.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

PT221
Clinical Practice III
6.00
Summer
Prereq: PT219 Clinical Practice II.
Summer
Prereq: PT219 Clinical Practice II.

PT224
Professional Issues III
1.00
Summer
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.
Summer
Prereq: PTA Acceptance.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
7.00

Prerequisite total:
12.00
Year 1 total:
33.00
Year 2 total:
25.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
70.00

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