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Physical Therapist Assistant (180) |
Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapist Assistant |
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is designed for those who wish to enter employment as physical therapist assistants working under the supervision of a physical therapist. Graduates may work in acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, fitness and wellness centers, public schools, and similar settings.
Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the PTA program, with 25 to 30 students admitted to the program each fall semester. Selection is highly competitive, and is based on a system of points using several criteria. Entrance requirements include VPT placement into MTH 154 with no co-requisite required or successful completion of an equivalent or higher level college math class; and successful completion of BIO 141, ENG 111, HLT 130, PSY 230, and SDV 101 (or SDV 100), with achievement in BIO 141 as a key admission determinant. Participation in a minimum of 40 documented observation hours in specific health care settings is required and applicants must submit recommendation letters from two separate employers, professional associates, physical therapy clinicians or professors.
Official transcripts from other colleges attended must be sent to Tidewater Community College, Office of the College Registrar, P.O. Box 9000, Norfolk, VA 23509, and be evaluated prior to the application deadline date. For further information regarding admission, continuance and graduation, go to tcc.edu (search keywords "physical therapist assistant").
Licensure is required in most states. In Virginia, program graduates must pass a national licensure examination.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Tidewater Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 757-822-7251 or email mbasinger@tcc.edu |
2024-2025 |
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Virginia Beach |
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✫BIO 141 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I
| 4 | NAS 2 or acceptable NAS 2 Challenge Exam score | None |
✫ENG 111 | College Composition I
| 3 | None | None |
HLT 130 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy (or DIT 121)
| 1 | None | None |
PSY 230 | Developmental Psychology (or PSY 231)
| 3 | None | None |
SDV 101 | Orientation to Health Care (or SDV 100)
| 1 | None | None |
Semester Total: 12 |
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✫BIO 142 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
| 4 | Completion of BIO 141 with a grade of C or better | None |
✦PTH 105 |
Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting
| 3 | Admission into program or instructor permission | PTH 121 and PTH 151 |
PTH 121 |
Therapeutic Procedures I
| 5 | Admission into program or instructor permission | PTH 105 and PTH 151 |
PTH 151 |
Musculoskeletal Structure and Function
| 5 | Admission into program or instructor permission | PTH 105 and PTH 121 |
Semester Total: 17 |
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PTH 110 | Medical Reporting
| 1 | Admission into program and PTH 105, PTH 121, PTH 151 and BIO 142 or instructor permission | PTH 115, PTH 122, and PTH 131 |
PTH 115 | Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
| 4 | Admission into program and PTH 105, PTH 121, PTH 151 and BIO 142 or instructor permission | PTH 110, PTH 122, and PTH 131 |
PTH 122 | Therapeutic Procedures II
| 5 | Admission into program and PTH 105, PTH 121, PTH 151 and BIO 142 or instructor permission | PTH 110, PTH 115, and PTH 131 |
✴PTH 131 | Clinical Education
| 2 | Admission into program and PTH 105, PTH 121, PTH 151 and BIO 142 or instructor permission | PTH 110, PTH 115, and PTH 122 |
Semester Total: 12 |
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PTH 210 | Psychological Aspects of Therapy
| 2 | Admission into program and PTH 110, PTH 115, PTH 122 and PTH 131 or instructor permission | PTH 226, PTH 227, and PTH 251 |
PTH 226 | Therapeutic Exercise
| 4 | Admission into program and PTH 110, PTH 115, PTH 122 and PTH 131 or instructor permission | PTH 210, PTH 227, and PTH 251 |
PTH 227 | Pathological Conditions
| 3 | Admission into program and PTH 110, PTH 115, PTH 122 and PTH 131 or instructor permission | PTH 210, PTH 226, and PTH 251 |
✴PTH 251 | Clinical Practicum I
| 3 | Admission into program and PTH 110, PTH 115, PTH 122 and PTH 131 or instructor permission | PTH 210, PTH 226, and PTH 227 |
Semester Total: 12 |
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PTH 225 | Rehabilitation Procedures
| 5 | Admission into program and PTH 210, PTH 226 and PTH 251 or instructor permission | PTH 252 and PTH 255 |
✴PTH 252 | Clinical Practicum II
| 4 | Admission into program and PTH 210, PTH 226 and PTH 251 or instructor permission | PTH 225 and PTH 255 |
❖PTH 255 | Seminar in Physical Therapy
| 2 | Admission into program and PTH 210, PTH 226 and PTH 251 or instructor permission | PTH 225 and PTH 252 |
___________ | Humanities Elective 1
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Semester Total: 14 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 67
1Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
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✦ Gateway Course - A course that serves as an introduction to the program and is typically offered early in the program. |
✫ Critical Course - A course faculty have identified as one that students should complete successfully, with a high level of understanding and comprehension, to progress in the program. |
❖ Milestone Course - Key intervals of program completion, if applicable. |
✴ Experiential Learning - A course where students can expect hands-on experiences and/or practical exposure opportunities which could be in or out of the classroom. |
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