REQUIRED PREREQUISITE COURSES:

(Students take these courses prior to enrolling in the program.)

PTA 100, Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant (offered on campus in Fall semester; offered on-line Spring & Summer)

BIO 430 & 431, Anatomy & Physiology, or equivalent courses, within 10 years

English 300 or ESL 340, College Composition

Eligibility for ENGRD 310, Prose Analysis and Interpretation, as determined by the reading assessment   process OR completion of ENGRD 110 Composition Strategies and Vocabulary Development for College for all students who do not have an associate's degree or higher

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES REQUIRED FOR PTA PROGRAM, AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

(Students take these courses prior to, or during, their enrollment in the program.)

Students should consult with their counselor to plan a schedule for completing the general education courses required for the program (PSYC 370 or FCS 324; SOC 300 or ANTH 310; and FCS 340 or NUTRI 300 or HEED 300), as well as the College Graduation Requirements. It is advisable to take these courses prior to the program, or during the first year. Clinical affiliations during the second year of the program preclude daytime coursework, so students must plan accordingly.

SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOLLOWING ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM:

SEMESTER

COURSE

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

UNITS

Fall of first year  

PTA 110

Kinesiology for PTA Students

Wed eve. (16 wks)

 3 

PTA 111

Kinesiology Lab for PTA Students

Tues and Thurs eve. (16 wks)

2

AH 100

Professional Ethics for Health Team Members (May be taken prior to enrollment)

On-line course        

1

Spring of first year  

PTA 120

Beginning Procedures

Wed and Thurs eve. (16 wks)

3.5

PTA 121

Disorders I

Tues eve. (16 wks)

3

PTA 122

Introduction to Clinical Practice

8 hrs one day per week (16 wks)

3

Summer 

PTA 130

Intermediate Procedures

Tues and Thurs eve (6 wks)

1

AH 106

Communication for Allied Health Careers (May be taken prior to enrollment)

Variable scheduling (6 wks)

2

Fall of 2nd year       

PTA 140

Therapeutic Exercise

Mon and Wed eve (10 wks)

3

PTA 141

Disorders II

Tues eve (10 wks)

2

PTA 142

Clinical Practicum I

40 hrs a week for last 6 wks

4

Spring of 2nd year 

PT A 150

Functional Activities & Gait

Mon and Thurs eve (10 wks)

 3

PTA 151

Advanced Procedures

Tues eve (10 wks)

1

PTA 152

Clinical Practicum II

40 hrs a week for last 6 wks

4

PTA 153

Professional Issues in Physical Therapy

On-line course

1