Physical Therapist Assistant
Degrees and Certificates
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Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Science
Classes
PTAC112R: Physical Therapy Procedures I
Matriculation into PTA program or Permission of Instructor.
PTAC115R: Therapeutic Exercise
(or corequisite)
PTAC122R: Physical Therapy Procedures II
PTAC190R: PTA Clinical Practicum I
Students shall progress to this first clinical experience during the summer after completion of all first-year courses and successful completion of a comprehensive practical exam. Clinical education is an organized sequence of learning activities integrated within the curriculum.
Clinical education provides students with the opportunity to perform their responsibilities under appropriate physical therapist or physical therapist assistant supervision and positive role modeling. The experience provides exposure to a variety of patients and learning activities. Clinical education is provided in a variety of practice and health care settings and ensures participation in direct patient care.
Other/Practicum Hours: 3 (270 clock hours total)
Successful completion of all first year AHLT and PTAC courses
PTAC192R: PTA Clinical Practicum I Seminar
PTAC211R: Physical Therapy Procedures III
PTAC250R: PTA Clinical Practicum II Senior Seminar
PTAC292R: PTA Clinical Practicum II
Students progress to this summative clinical experience after completion of all professional courses and successful completion of a comprehensive practical exam. Clinical education is an organized sequence of learning activities integrated within the curriculum. It includes full time assignments, and follows the completion of relevant didactic instruction.
Clinical education provides students with the opportunity to perform their responsibilities under appropriate physical therapist or physical therapist assistant supervision and with positive role modeling. The experience provides exposure to a variety of patients and learning activities. Clinical education is provided in a variety of practice and health care settings and ensures participation in direct patient care.
Other/Practicum Hours: 24 contact hours (360 clock hours total) (typically done over 8-10 weeks)
Successful completion of all first and second year PTAC and AHLT courses except PTAC 250R