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
    

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

Global Awareness and Citizenship Credits: 3

• SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology  
  OR
• SOCI 1020 - Diversity in Society  
  OR
• SPCH 2110 - Intercultural Communication  

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: 4
• 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. Submit copy of a current CPR card. See Program Admission Checklist for specific CPR requirements (required prior to clinical education PTAS 1301 ).
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (prior to the second semester in the program).
3. Submit a two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or current chest x-ray.
4. Submit flu vaccination.
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 accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
6. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $35 will be accessed for the drug screen.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.)
10. Complete program orientation.
11. Anatomy and Physiology completed within the last five years of application to the program.

12. A laptop computer is required for students in this program (see computer system requirements).

Computer System Requirements

Required Laptop computer system requirements (should not be older than 3 years)

• Laptop models: Apple MacBook (10.12-Sierra, 10.13-High Sierra or 10.14-Mojave) or
  Windows Laptops (Windows 10 pro, home version may work fine) or
  MS Surface Tablet Pro (Windows 10 Pro)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
• Ram (Memory): 4GB minimum
• Hard Drive: Solid State hard drive preferred 128 GB or higher
• Peripherals: Webcam, Headphones
• Wireless: all laptops should have wireless

NOT Recommended: Android Tablets, iPads, Windows RT, Chromebooks

Total: 67 hours