Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA-AS)
The Associate in Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of technical health care and prepares students to seek employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
Special Admissions Requirements
Enrollment in the program is limited. The number of students in each class will be determined by the availability of space, equipment, qualified faculty, and hospital and clinical facilities necessary for a meaningful education. Only one class per year is accepted. Program acceptance is based on selection from all qualified applicants meeting the minimum criteria on a first-qualified/first served basis. After the allotted seats for each class are filled, the applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be guaranteed a seat in the next available class. All applicants who meet the established criteria will be accepted into the program. However, not all will be guaranteed seats in the class of their choice if the application is not completed in a timely fashion. Minimum requirements for eligibility include high school diploma or GED. Applications for both the College and program must be complete and the appropriate transcripts must be on file. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and have completed prerequisite course work with a minimum grade of "C" or better and 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses.
The interested student should contact the Allied Health Department for assistance in planning the program of study.
Program Contact:
Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Health Sciences
(850) 484-2301
msowell@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Prerequisite Courses (12 cc)
Students must complete prerequisite courses with a C or better to be accepted into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Term 1 (18 cc)
| DEP 2004 | Human Growth and Development | 3 cc |
| PHT 1000 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 3 cc |
| PHT 1120 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology | 3 cc |
| PHT 1120L | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Laboratory | 2 cc |
| PHT 1251 | Basic Skills in Patient Care | 2 cc |
| PHT 1251L | Basic Skills in Patient Care Laboratory | 2 cc |
| PHI 2600 | Ethics | 3 cc |
Before the start of Term 2, students must possess and maintain a Healthcare Providers CPR card, American Heart or Red Cross only. Certification can be earned be successfully completing W 00753 CPR for Healthcare Providers.
DEP 2004 must be completed prior to Term 3.
Term 2 (17 cc)
| LIS 2005 | Information and Internet Research | 3 cc |
| PHT 1210C | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 cc |
| PHT 1224 | Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Techniques I | 3 cc |
| PHT 1224L | Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Techniques I Laboratory | 2 cc |
| PHT 1253 | Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques I | 3 cc |
| PHT 1253L | Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques I Laboratory | 2 cc |
| PHT 1801L | PTA Clinic I | 1 cc |
Term 3 (14 cc)
| PHT 2162 | Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques II | 1 cc |
| PHT 2162L | Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques II Laboratory | 2 cc |
| PHT 2227C | Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Techniques II | 2 cc |
| PHT 2301 | Pathological Conditions in Physical Therapy I | 3 cc |
| PHT 2810L | PTA Clinic II | 6 cc |
Term 4 (13 cc)
| PHT 2020 | Trends and Issues in PTA | 2 cc |
| PHT 2304 | Pathological Conditions in Physical Therapy II | 3 cc |
| PHT 2401 | Psychosocial Issues of the Disabled | 2 cc |
| PHT 2820L | PTA Clinic III | 6 cc |
Total Credit Hours: 74