Physical Therapist Assistant: AAS
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) prepares graduates to work as a team to assist the physical therapists (PTs) to manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. They provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the PT to restore and promote optimal physical function, wellness, and fitness. The PTA assists the PT in the care of individuals of all ages to prevent the onset and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, or injuries.
Courses
- BIO 111 — Introductory Biology (MOTR BIOL 100L)
- BIO 140 — Principles of Biology I (MOTR BIOL 150L)
- BIO 207 — Anatomy and Physiology I (MOTR LIFS 150LAP)
- BIO 208 — Anatomy and Physiology II
- CHM 101 — Fundamentals of Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 100L)
- COM 101 — Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100)
- COM 107 — Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110)
- ENG 101 — College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)
- ENG 102 — College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200)
- MTH 140 — Intermediate Algebra
- MTH 140S — Intermediate Algebra with Support
- MTH 160 — Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130)
- MTH 161 — Quantitative Reasoning (MOTR MATH 120)
- PSY 200 — General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100)
- PSY 205 — Human Growth and Development (MOTR PSYC 200)
- PTA 100 — Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant
- PTA 110 — Kinesiology Fundamentals
- PTA 120 — Applied Science of the Movement System
- PTA 130 — Data Collection and Intervention Techniques for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- PTA 140 — Fundamentals of Patient Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- PTA 150 — Medical Conditions in Rehabilitation
- PTA 200 — Clinical Education I
- PTA 206 — Physical Agents
- PTA 220 — Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Concepts I
- PTA 230 — Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Concepts II
- PTA 240 — Health Occupation Seminar
- PTA 250 — Clinical Education II
- PTA 260 — Clinical Education III