Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Applied Science
The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares students to become licensed to work in the field of physical therapy as a vital member of the health care profession. Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to provide physical therapy interventions that reduce physical disability, pain, movement dysfunction, and promote optimal health and function.
Courses
- AHS 102 — Medical Terminology
- BIO 150 — Anatomy Review for Kinesiology (for Physical Therapist Assistant majors)
- BIO 210 — Anatomy & Physiology I*
- BIO 211 — Anatomy & Physiology II*
- BIO 215 — Anatomy
- BIO 216 — Physiology
- ENG 101 — English Composition I*
- ENG 102 — English Composition II*
- MAT 120 — Probability and Statistics*
- PSY 201 — General Psychology*
- PSY 203 — Human Growth and Development*
- PTH 101 — Physical Therapy Professional Preparation
- PTH 102 — Introduction to Physical Therapy Intervention
- PTH 105 — Introduction to Kinesiology
- PTH 115 — Pathology for Physical Therapy Assistants
- PTH 118 — Physical Agents and Modalities
- PTH 220 — Patient Assessment Techniques
- PTH 226 — Therapeutic Exercises
- PTH 234 — Clinical Education I
- PTH 242 — Orthopedic Management
- PTH 246 — Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- PTH 264 — Clinical Education II
- PTH 270 — Special Topics in Physical Therapy
- PTH 274 — Clinical Education III
- SPC 205 — Public Speaking*
- SPC 209 — Interpersonal Communication