Physical Therapist Assistant

The physical therapist assistant program is one of the most established and respected programs within the physical therapist assistant discipline. It is a computer-based program in which physical therapist assistant theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial physical therapist assistant issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue advanced degrees. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's physical therapist assistant workplace:

• Technical physical therapist assistant knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Career-related computer literacy
• A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the physical therapist assistant program.

Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PHYTA 1100	Introduction to Physical Therapy	2
PHYTA 1107	PTA Pathophysiology	2
PHYTA 1109	Basic Health Care Skills and Principles	3
PHYTA 1110	PTA Documentation	1.5
PHYTA 1111	PTA Kinesiology I	2
PHYTA 1112	PTA Kinesiology II	3
PHYTA 1114	PTA Total Patient Care	1
PHYTA 1201	PTA Therapeutic Modalities	4
PHYTA 1202	PTA Therapeutic Exercise	2
PHYTA 1211	PTA Therapeutic Assessment & Basic Int	4
PHYTA 1221	PTA Clinical Practicum I	1
PHYTA 1840	Independent Study - Individualized	1-4
PHYTA 2203	PTA Neuromuscular & Cardiopulmonary Reh	3
PHYTA 2204	PTA Spec Patient Populations	2
PHYTA 2212	PTA Advanced Orthopedic Rehabilitation	4
PHYTA 2214	PTA Professional Issues	1
PHYTA 2222	PTA Clinical Practicum II	1.5
PHYTA 2223	PTA Clinical Practicum III	2.5
PHYTA 2224	PTA Clinical Practicum IV	3
PHYTA 2860	Internship (Career & Technical Ed)yCoop Ed/Internship Occup	1-4
PHYTA 2865	Internship Advanced (Career & Tech Ed)	1-4