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Physical Therapist Assistant (180) |
Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapist Assistant |
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program 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.
Entrance requirements for this program include high school graduation or GED and successful completion of BIO 141, ENG 111, HLT 105, PHY 100, PSY 230, and SDV 101. Students are also expected to participate in observation hours in specific health care settings, and to provide two letters of recommendation related to their preparation for the program. Selection is highly competitive, and is based on a system of points using these criteria, with high achievement in BIO 141 as a key determinant.
The program admits 25-30 students each fall. Applications must be received by April 1 for students entering the technical aspect of the program (semester 2) in the following fall semester. Transcripts from other colleges attended must be sent to Tidewater Community College, Central Records Office/Office of the College Registrar, P.O. Box 9000, Norfolk, VA 23509, and be evaluated prior to the application deadline date.
Once admitted, students must maintain current CPR certification, updated annually at the professional rescuer level, a documented medical examination, including an annual TB test, and maintain a C average or better to remain in good standing. Students are readmitted to the program upon successful completion of a readmission examination with a grade of 80% or higher.
The program is offered on a full-time basis during daytime hours. There is no online option. Once accepted, students are enrolled for four consecutive semesters. Students will attend three full-time clinical rotations, one of four-week duration and two of six-week duration. Students are wholly responsible for all transportation to and from clinical facilities and are financially responsible for their clinical uniforms and laboratory clothing.
Licensure is required in most states. In Virginia, program graduates must pass a national licensure examination.
The Physical Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 706-3245, www.apta.org. |
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BIO 141 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I
| 4 | None | None |
ENG 111 | College Composition I
| 3 | Placement | None |
HLT 105 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (or HLT 130)
| 1 | None | None |
PHY 100 | Elements of Physics (or PHY 201)
| 4 | MTE 1-5 or equivalent | None |
PSY 230 | Developmental Psychology
| 3 | None | None |
SDV 101 | Orientation to Health Care
| 1 | None | None |
Semester Total: 16 |
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BIO 142 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
| 4 | BIO 141 | None |
PTH 105 |
Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting
| 3 | Instructor Permission | PTH 121 and PTH 151 |
PTH 121 |
Therapeutic Procedures I
| 5 | Instructor Permission | PTH 105 and PTH 151 |
PTH 151 |
Musculoskeletal Structure and Function
| 5 | Instructor Permission | PTH 105 and PTH 121 |
Semester Total: 17 |
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PTH 110 | Medical Reporting
| 1 | Instructor Permission | PTH 115, PTH 122, and PTH 131 |
PTH 115 | Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
| 4 | Instructor Permission | PTH 110, PTH 122, and PTH 131 |
PTH 122 | Therapeutic Procedures II
| 5 | Instructor Permission | PTH 110, PTH 115, and PTH 131 |
PTH 131 | Clinical Education
| 2 | Instructor Permission | PTH 110, PTH 115, and PTH 122 |
Semester Total: 12 |
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PTH 210 | Psychological Aspects of Therapy
| 2 | Instructor Permission | PTH 226, PTH 227, and PTH 251 |
PTH 226 | Therapeutic Exercise
| 4 | Instructor Permission | PTH 210, PTH 227, and PTH 251 |
PTH 251 | Clinical Practicum I
| 3 | Instructor Permission | PTH 210, PTH 226, and PTH 227 |
___________ | Humanities Elective 1
| 3 | | |
Semester Total: 12 |
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PTH 225 | Rehabilitation Procedures
| 5 | Instructor Permission | PTH 252 and PTH 255 |
PTH 252 | Clinical Practicum II
| 4 | Instructor Permission | PTH 225 and PTH 255 |
PTH 255 | Seminar in Physical Therapy
| 2 | Instructor Permission | PTH 225 and PTH 252 |
___________ | Social Science Elective 1
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Semester Total: 14 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 71
1Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
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