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Courses Requirements

The curriculum is composed of the following courses:

Fall   Credits
BIO 101 Principles of Biology 4
PTA 100 Introduction to Physical Therapy 1
PTA 110 Patient Care Skills 3
PTA 120 Modalities 3
PTA 130 Functional Anatomy 2
ENG 104 College Writing and Rhetoric 3
Spring    
BIO 250 Human Anatomy and Physiology 5
PTA 140 Measurements and Procedures 3
PTA 160 Clinical Kinesiology 2
PTA 165 Therapeutic Exercise 2
PSY 101 General Psychology 3
Summer    
PTA 185 Clinical Education I 3
COM 104 Oral Communication 3
Fall    
PTA 255 Clinical Orthopedics 3
PTA 260 Clinical Neurology 4
HIS/PSC American History/Pol Sci 3
PED 101 Prin. of Fitness & Wellness 3
HUM Gen Ed Humanities 3
Spring    
PTA 265 Diseases and Dysfunctions 3
PTA 270 Psychosocial Aspects of PT 1
PTA 280 Clinical Rehabilitation 3
PTA 285 Clinical Education II 5
Summer    
PTA 290 Clinical Education III 5
PTA 295 Seminar 1
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