Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant (WCC)PROGRAM OF STUDY |
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Course # | Course Title | Credit | Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable) | |
BIO | 141 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 | |
PSY | 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
PTH | 105 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 3 | |
PTH | 110 | Medical Reporting | 2 | |
SDV | 101 | Orientation to Careers in Health Sciences | 1 | |
FIRST YEAR SPRING |
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BIO | 142 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | |
PTH | 115 | Kinesiology for the Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | PTH 105 and 110 |
PTH | 121 | Therapeutic Procedures I | 5 | PTH 105 and 110 |
PTH | 151 | Musculoskeletal Structure and Function | 5 | PTH 105 and 110 |
SECOND YEAR SUMMER | ||||
PTH | 131 | Clinical Education I | 2 | PTH 105 and 110 |
PTH | 210 | Psychological Aspects of Therapy | 2 | PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151 |
PTH | 227 | Pathological Conditions | 3 | PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151 |
SECOND YEAR FALL | ||||
PTH | 122 | Therapeutic Procedures II | 5 | PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151 |
PTH | 225 | Rehabilitation Procedures | 5 | PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151 |
PTH | 226 | Therapeutic Exercise | 4 | PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151, 210, 227, 122, 225 |
SECOND YEAR SPRING |
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PTH | 245 | Professional Issues | 3 | PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151, 210, 227, 122, 225 |
PTH | 251 | Clinical Practicum I | 3 | PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151, 210, 227, 122, 225 |
PTH | 252 | Clinical Practicum II | 4 | PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151, 210, 227, 122, 225 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |||
Eligible for Licensure Exam as a PTA |
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Total Program Credits | 68 |
*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.
For Further Information, Contact:
Julia Jackson-King, Program Director |
jjacksonking@wcc.vccs.edu | |
Sarah Clarkston, Health Sciences Advisor |
sclarkston@firstnews-extra.com | 276.523.9010 |
Wes Mullins, Dean of Health Sciences |
jmullins@firstnews-extra.com | 276.523.9017 |