Courses/Requirements

The curriculum is composed of the following courses:

SEMESTER ONE
BIO 101 – Principles of Biology
PTA 100 – Introduction to Physical Therapy
PTA 110 – Patient Care Skills
PTA 120 – Modalities
PTA 130 – Functional Anatomy
ENG 104 – College Writing and Rhetoric

SEMESTER TWO
BIO 250 – Human Anatomy and Physiology
PTA 140 – Measurements and Procedures
PTA 160 – Clinical Kinesiology
PSY 101 – General Psychology
COM 104 – Oral Communication

SUMMER
PTA 185 – Clinical Education I
PED 101 – Fitness & Wellness

SEMESTER THREE
PTA 200 – Psychosocial Aspects of PT
PTA 240 – Diseases and Dysfunctions
PTA 255 – Clinical Orthopedics
HIS 140 or 150 or GOV 101 – American History/American Government
HUM – (includes Introduction to Philosophy/Art/Music/Theater)

SEMESTER FOUR
PTA 260 – Clinical Neurology
PTA 280 – Clinical Rehabilitation
PTA 285 – Clinical Education II

SUMMER
PTA 290 – Clinical Education III
PTA 295 – Seminar