Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
Course requirements:
SUMMER YEAR ONE | ||
These courses must be completed before the technical phase of the program: | ||
BIO 2101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
PHY 1105 | Conceptual Physics w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
HPR 1038 | Medical Terminology Medical Terminology is a variable credit course offered through the Colorado Community College System. Our program will accept a minimum one credit course to meet the program requirements. | 1 |
CREDITS SUBTOTAL | 9 | |
FALL YEAR ONE | ||
PTA 1010 | Basic Patient Care in Physical Therapy | 5 |
PTA 1031 | Professional Communication I | 1 |
PTA 1015 | Principles and Practices of Physical Therapy | 2 |
HPR 1017 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
PTA 1024 | Rehab Principles of Medical I | 2 |
ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
CREDITS SUBTOTAL | 16 | |
SPRING YEAR ONE | ||
PTA 1020 | Modalities in Physical Therapy | 5 |
PTA 1034 | Rehab Principles of Medical II | 2 |
PTA 1041 | Professional Communication II | 1 |
PTA 1040 | Clinical Kinesiology | 5 |
PTA 1035 | Principles of Electrical Stimulation | 2 |
CREDITS SUBTOTAL | 15 | |
SUMMER YEAR TWO | ||
PTA 2080 | PTA Internship I | 4 |
COM 1250 or 1150 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 or Public Speaking | 3 |
CREDITS SUBTOTAL | 7 | |
FALL YEAR TWO | ||
PTA 2030 | Orthopedic Assessment and Management Techniques | 5 |
PTA 2040 | Neurologic Assessment and Management Techniques | 5 |
PTA 2005 | Psychosocial Issues in Physical Therapy | 2 |
PTA 2051 | Professional Communication III | 1 |
PSY 1001 or 2440 | General Psychology and I: GT-SS3 or Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 | 3 |
CREDITS SUBTOTAL | 16 | |
SPRING YEAR TWO | ||
PTA 2081 | PTA Internship II | 5 |
PTA 2082 | PTA Internship III | 5 |
PTA 2078 | PTA Seminar | 2 |
CREDITS SUBTOTAL | 12 | |
CREDITS TOTAL | 75 | |