Physical Therapist Assistant (A.S.)
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical health worker who performs physical therapy interventions under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Technical Standards/Essential Functions are available for your review on the program’s website. They have been designed to give you more information about the profession and important skills/functions. This information will be helpful to assist you in deciding on your career path.
Courses
- AP 150 — Introduction to Human Anatomy
- AP 151 — Introduction to Human Physiology
- ECON 210 — Applied Introductory Statistics for Economics
- PSYC 210 — Elementary Statistics
- PTA 110 — Introduction to Physical Therapy
- PTA 120 — Kinesiology
- PTA 125 — Pathology
- PTA 126 — Clinical Practicum I
- PTA 128 — Physical Therapy Aspects of Growth and Development
- PTA 129 — Physical Therapy Aspects of Aging and Integumentary Management
- PTA 130 — Soft Tissue Interventions
- PTA 230 — Therapeutic Exercise
- PTA 233 — Prosthetics and Orthotics for Allied Health Professionals
- PTA 235 — Neurology
- PTA 236 — Clinical Practicum II
- PTA 240 — Activities of Daily Living
- PTA 245 — Advanced Modalities
- PTA 246 — Clinical Affiliation
- PTA 250 — Licensure Examination Preparation