Program #105241Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate Degree in Applied Science

The Physical Therapist Assistant Curriculum Sheet (PDF) will identify the course requirement and acceptable alternative options as 'OR' selections.
Example: Written Communication (10-801-195), OR English 1 (20-801-201) as an acceptable alternative.

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Classes in Physical Therapist Assistant

last updated: 07:01:37 PM May 16 2012

The courses listed below outline the requirements for graduation for students entering this program on or after May 16, 2012. This listing is in recommended order for completion. However, many programs do not require enrollment restricted to this format. Requirements for graduation may vary depending on the semester in which a student is admitted to their program. Current/continuing students should consult their degree progress report available through their inside MATC account for specific graduation requirements. Program requirements are subject to change.

Clicking on each course will provide information regarding class availability for upcoming semesters.

• Catalog # Class name Credits
   

First Term

• 10524138 PTA Kinesiology 1 3
   
• 10524139 PTA Patient Interventions 4
   
• 10524140 PTA Professional Issues 1 2
   
• 10801195 Written Communication 3
   
• or 10801149 Written Communication 1B 3
   
• or 10801151 Communication Skills 1 3
   
• or 20801201 English 1 3
   
• 10806177 Gen Anatomy & Physiology 4
   
• or 10806107 Anat Physiology 1 4
   
• or 20806206 General Anatomy and Physiology 4
   
• or 20806208 Anatomy and Physiology 2 4
   

Second Term

• 10809197 Contemporary Amer Society 3
   
• or 10809172 Race Ethnic & Diversity 3
   
• or 10809196 Intro to Sociology 3
   
• or 20809202 Social Problems 3
   
• or 20809203 Intro Sociology 3
   
• [other classes are available, please see your advisor for possibilities]
   
• 10809199 Psychology Of Human Relations 3
   
• or 10809151 Psych Of Hum Rel 3
   
• or 20809225 Social Psychology - Liberal Arts Transfer 3
   
• or 20809231 Intro Psychology 3
   
• or 20809231 Intro Psychology paired w/New Student Seminar 3
   
• [other classes are available, please see your advisor for possibilities]
   
• 10809166 Intro to Ethics: Theory & App 3
   
• or 20809262 Contemporary Moral Issues 3
   
• or 20809266 Ethics In Medicine 3
   

Third Term

• 10524141 PTA Kinesiology 2 4
   
• 10524142 PTA Therapeutic Exercise 3
   
• 10524143 PTA Therapeutic Modalities 4
   
• 10801198 Speech 3
   
• or 10801152 Communication Skills 2 3
   
• or 10801196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3
   
• or 20810201 Fund Of Speech Composition 3
   
• or 20810205 Small Group & Interpersonal Comm 3
   
• [other classes are available, please see your advisor for possibilities]
   
• 10809188 Developmental Psychology 3
   
• or 20809233 Devel Psychology 3
   

Fourth Term

• 10524144 PTA Princ of Neuro Rehab 4
   
• 10524145 PTA Princ of Musculo Rehab 4
   
• 10524146 PTA Cardio & Integ Mgmt 3
   
• 10524147 PTA Clinical Practice 1 2
   
• 10524148 PTA Clinical Practice 2 3
   

Fifth Term

• 10524149 PTA Rehab Across the Lifespan 2
   
• 10524150 PTA Professional Issues 2 2
   
• 10524151 PTA Clinical Practice 3 5
   
• 99999999 Elective Credit