Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements

Oral Communications Credits: 3

• SPCH 1110 - Public Speaking
    * 
  OR
• SPCH 1090 - Fundamentals of Human Communication
    * 
  OR
• SPCH 2810 - Business and Professional Communication
    * 

Written Communications Credits: 3

• ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
    * 
  OR
• ENGL 1020 - English Composition II
    * 
  OR
• ENGL 1110 - Business Communications
    * 

Mathematics Credits: 3

• ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score 57
  OR
• NGACC QAS score 246-260
   
• COMPASS Algebra score of 36-99
• ACT score of 19
• SAT score of 480-530
   
• ASSET College Algebra score of 33-37
  OR
• MATH 1040 - Business Math
    * or higher;
  MATH 1050 - Thinking Mathematically
    
  (
  MATH 1100 - Intermediate Algebra
    is highly recommended)

Science Credits: 8

• BIOS 1140 - Human Anatomy & Lab
    * 
• BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology & Lab
    * 
  OR
• BIOS 2250 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    w/lab *
• BIOS 2260 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    w/lab *

Additional Courses:

• MEDA 1101 - Basic Medical Terminology
     Credits: 1
  OR
• HLTH 1060 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology
    Credits: 3

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 3

• PSYC 1810 - Introduction to Psychology
    * 
  OR
• PSYC 2960 - Life-span Human Development
    * 

Physical Therapist Assistant Core Courses

• PTAS 1101 - Kinesiology for PTA Credits: 4
• PTAS 1110 - Musculoskeletal Conditions and Rehabilitation Credits: 4
• PTAS 1112 - Intro to Physical Therapy and Patient Care Techniques Credits: 4
• PTAS 1208 - PTA Seminar 1 Credits: 3
• PTAS 1209 - Neurological Conditions and Rehabilitation Credits: 5
• PTAS 1210 - Physical Agents Credits: 5
• PTAS 1301 - Clinical Education 1 Credits: 3
• PTAS 1304 - Advanced Conditions and Rehabilitation Credits: 4
• PTAS 1305 - Contemporary Trends in Physical Therapy Credits: 3
• PTAS 1302 - Clinical Education 2 Credits: 6
• PTAS 1306 - PTA Seminar 2 Credits: 2
• PTAS 1303 - Clinical Education 3 Credits: 6

Special Program Requirements

1. All students must receive a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in the general education courses and a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in the science courses.
2. Science courses include Anatomy and Physiology. General education courses include oral communication, written communication, math, social science, computer technology and related courses required by the programs, such as Medical Terminology.
3. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by the American Heart Association (required prior to clinical education PTAS 1301 ).
4. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division prior to the second semester in the program.
5. A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this CBC. Please note: Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license. (Contact the State Licensing Board if there are questions.)
6. A two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest X-ray are required. Seasonal flu immunization is required.
7. All PTAS courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program (and must be taken in sequence.)
8. Complete program orientation.
9. Anatomy and Physiology completed within the last five years of application to the program.
10. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $35 to student account.

Total: 67 hours