Physical therapy is an occupation for caring professionals who enjoy helping decrease pain, increase function, and generally help patients restore their maximum physical potential and optimum health. The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares you for job opportunities in all areas of rehabilitation, wellness, and prevention of injuries
Designated as a Program of Excellence for 2000 by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.
The program has been continuously accredited since the first graduating class of 1991 by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association. CAPTE can be contacted at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488. 1-800-999-2782 or via e-mail at
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The curriculum combines academic and specialized occupational classes with a strong emphasis on clinical experiences. As a PTA student, you will work under the close supervision of a physical therapist and may spend time in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, home health programs, or private practice offices to gain understanding and practice in the physical therapist assistant profession.
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Degree(s)/Certificate(s) Offered:
A.A.S.
Requirements:
A.A.S.
Application Requirements/Program Prerequisites:
- Score 61 or more on Elementary Algebra Accuplacer, or pass MAT 107 or higher.
- Score 95 or more on Sentence Skills/English Accuplacer or pass ENG 090 or higher.
- Score 80 or more on Reading Accuplacer or pass REA 090 or higher.
- Work or observe 100 hours in a PT setting.
- Provide three recommendations (employer, instructor, and non-relative character references).
- Interview with PTA Program Director and submit an application and copies of all transcripts. (Official transcripts must be received by the MCC Registrar before Fall semester of Year One).
- Meet with Health Occupations Advisor for information on required medical/clinical documents (immunizations, TB test, Professional CPR card, criminal background check [disqualifying offenses], drug screen, liability insurance, and clinical ID badge).
- In addition to all the above requirements, the prerequisite courses must be completed or in progress before the student is considered an "eligible applicant" for Fall enrollment into the MCC PTA Program.
Students are admitted to the program each Fall in the order in which they become "eligible applicants" - until seats are filled. (Other "eligible applicants" are placed on a wait list.)
A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in all required courses. Comprehensive exams must be passed each year. The graduate is awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree for Physical Therapist Assistant. Medicare now requires PTA's to pass licensure.
PTA Program requirements:
If taken full-time, the program is 5 semesters in length. The courses needed to graduate total 72 credits. Upon completion, the graduate is awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students who cannot devote full-time to the program should spread the program over three years by taking some or all of the general education courses before beginning the five semester sequence of technical courses.
For successful program completion, a grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all required courses. Comprehensive exams must be passed each year. The graduate is awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. Medicare now requires PTA’s to pass licensure.
PREREQUISITES (6 credits)
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Take these TWO courses: |
| BIO 201 |
4 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
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| HPR 178 |
2 |
Medical Terminology
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1st Year - Fall Semester (17 credits)
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Take these FIVE courses: |
| BIO 202 |
4 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
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| HPR 117 |
3 |
Anatomical Kinesiology |
| PTA 110 |
5 |
Basic Patient Care Skills in Physical Therapy |
| PTA 115 |
2 |
Principles and Practices of Physical Therapy |
| ENG 121 |
3 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
1st Year - Spring Semester (14 credits)
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Take these THREE courses: |
| PTA 120 |
5 |
Modalities in Physical Therapy |
| PTA 140 |
5 |
Clinical Kinesiology |
BIO 216
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4 |
Pathophysiology |
Summer Semester (7 credits)
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Take these TWO courses: |
| PTA 280 |
4 |
PTA Internship I |
PSY 101
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3 |
General Psychology |
2nd Year - Fall Semester (16 credits)
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Take these FOUR courses: |
| PTA 230 |
5 |
Orthopedic Assessment & Management Techniques |
| PTA 240 |
5 |
Neurologic Assessment & Management Techniques |
COM 125
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3 |
Interpersonal Communication |
| PSY 235 |
3 |
Human Growth & Development: SS2 |
2nd Year - Spring Semester (12 credits)
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Take these THREE courses: |
| PTA 281 |
5 |
PTA Internship II |
| PTA 282 |
5 |
PTA Internship III |
| PTA 278 |
2 |
Physical Therapy Seminar |
72 TOTAL CREDITS
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