Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS - Course Sequence

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The following list is a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance.

A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.

*Prerequisites

BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
** MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
***REQ SSC: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 20

First Semester - Summer

PTH 101 - Physical Therapy Professional Preparation Credit: 2
PTH 205 - Physical Therapy Functional Anatomy Credit: 4
PTH 210 - Patient Care Techniques Credit: 4
PTH 221 - Pathology I Credit: 2
PTH 235 - Interpersonal Dynamics Credit: 2

Total: 14

Second Semester - Fall

Fall 1
PTH 118 - Physical Agents and Modalities Credit: 4
PTH 240 - Therapeutic Exercises/Applications Credit: 5
PTH 252 - Clinical Practice Credit: 2
Fall 2
PTH 266 - Physical Therapy Practicum I Credit: 6

Total: 17

Third Semester - Spring

Spring 1
PTH 222 - Pathology II Credit: 2
PTH 242 - Orthopedic Management Credit: 4
PTH 244 - Rehabilitation Credit: 4
PTH 250 - Special Topics in Physical Therapy Credit: 1
Spring 2
PTH 275 - Advanced Professional Preparation Credit: 1
PTH 276 - Physical Therapy Practicum II Credit: 6

Total: 18

Total: 69

*It may take students several terms to complete the above prerequisites.

**MAT 110 College Algebra may be substituted.

***PSY 201 General Psychology is the recommended Behavioral/Social Science.

Note

Once accepted into the program, students must earn a grade of C or better in each course and earn a grade of satisfactory on professional development evaluations in order to progress to the next semester.

All Health Sciences students are required to have drug screenings, criminal background checks, and a current Student Health Record with immunizations and titers. For more information, students may contact their Physical Therapist Assistant faculty advisor.

Falsification of any information submitted will make a student ineligible for admission to or continuation in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.