Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 1201Profession of Phys Therapy

2

PTHA 1413Functional Anatomy

4

PTHA 1305Basic Patient Care Skills

3

BIOL 2401Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

HPRS 1106Medical Terminology

1

HPRS 1204Basic Health Pro Skills

2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 1321Pathophysiology for the PTA

3

PTHA 2509Therapeutic Exercise

5

PSYC 2301General Psychology

3

ENGL 1301COMPOSITION I

3

BIOL 2402Human Anatomy & Phys II

4

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 2217Issues in Health Care

2

PTHA 1431Physical Agents

4

Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective 3 0 3 48

SPCH Communications (SPCH) Core Elective 3 0 3 48

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 2435Rehabilitation Techniques

4

PTHA 2205Neurology

2

PTHA 2266Practicum: Physical Therapy Assistant

2

Mathematics Core Elective 3 0 3 48

PTHA 2266: or field experience

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 2431Mgt Neurological Disorders

4

PTHA 2239Professional Issues

2

PTHA 2366Practicum: Physical Therapy Assistant

3

PTHA 2366: or field experience

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 66

Updated October 11, 2017