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Physical
Therapist Assistant Curriculum
Associate
in Science Degree (11/04)
The PRE-PTA sequence of courses must be completed prior to program entry. Courses may be completed or in process of completion prior to application to the program.
Courses from
accredited institutions may be transferred and accepted if equivalent
to KCC courses. Transfer credit requires KCC Department and registrar
approval. Review your transcripts with the Health Careers Counselor prior
to application.
| PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
| ZOOL 141 |
Human
Anatomy and Physiology
|
3 |
| ZOOL 141L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
|
1 |
| ZOOL 142 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
|
3 |
| ZOOL 142L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory OR
|
1 |
| BIOL 130 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 130L | Anatomy
and Physiology Laboratory |
1 |
AND electives (recommended
electives*) |
||
| ENG 100 |
Expository Writing
|
3 |
| SP 181 |
Interpersonal
Communication OR
|
|
| SP 151 |
Personal
and Public Speech OR
|
|
| SP 200 |
Speaking Skills for Prospective Teachers
|
3 |
| FAMR 230 |
Survey
of Human Growth and Development OR
|
|
| PSY 100 |
Survey of Psychology
|
3 |
| HLTH 125 |
Intro
to Medical Terminology (credit by exam is acceptable)
|
1 |
| HLTH 290 | Kinesiology |
2 |
| HLTH 290L | Kinesiology Lab |
1 |
| PTA 101 | Professional Issues
I: Intro to Physical Therapy |
1 |
| ANY
HUMANITIES COURSE NUMBERED 100 AND ABOVE TO MEET A.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE: |
||
| PHIL 250 |
Ethics
in Health Care (highly recommended)
|
3 |
| MATH 100H |
Math
for Health Sciences OR
|
|
| MATH 100 |
Survey of Mathematics (100 level or Higher) *
|
3 |
|
PHYS
100 |
Survey
of Physics
Survey of Physics Lab OR |
|
| PHYS
122 PHYS 122L |
Introduction to Physical Science |
3
+ 1L |
32 |
||
Total Prerequisite Credits 28
* Courses may be selected from the following to fulfill the requirement for 3 elective credits and may be taken any semester when available:
-
HLTH 207 Aquatherapy (1cr) or other HLTH courses
-
AS Arts & Humanities elective (highly recommended PHIL 250) or other AS/AH elective (3 cr)
-
AS Natural Sciences elective (3 cr)
-
AS Social Science elective (3 cr)
| SUMMER SESSION (First Term) | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
| HLTH 201 |
Transfer,
Positioning, Mobility and Assistive Devices
|
1.5 |
| HLTH 206 | Masssage | 1.5 |
| PTA 205 | Measurements | 1.5 |
| PTA 231W | Professional Issues II: Documentation | 1 |
| 5.5 | ||
Proof of current First Aid and CPR for Health Care providers certification is required by August 31st for accepted majors.
| SECOND TERM (FALL) | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
| PTA 202, 202L |
Thermal
Agents, Thermal Agents Lab
|
1,1 |
| HLTH 203, 203L |
Theraputic
Exercise, Theraputic Exercise Lab
|
1,1 |
| PTA 204 |
Traction
|
1.5 |
| HLTH 280* |
Disease
and Disability
|
2 |
| HLTH 270W* |
Aging
and Rehabilitation
|
1 |
| PTA 232 |
Clinical
Internship I
|
3 |
| PTA 251W |
Prof
Issues III: Employment Legal, Ethical Issues, Quality Assurance
|
2 |
| 13.5 | ||
| THIRD TERM (SPRING) | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
| PTA 212 |
Neuropathology
Techniques, and Lab
|
2 |
| PTA 242 |
Advanced Therapeutic Interventions
|
4 |
| PTA 265, 265L |
Electrotherapy,
Electrotherapy Lab
|
2 |
| PTA 275 |
Pediatric
PT
|
2 |
| PTA 252 |
Clinical
Internship II
|
3 |
| 13 | ||
| SUMMER SESSION II (EIGHT WEEKS) | ||
|---|---|---|
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
| PTA 260 |
Clinical
Internship III
|
6 |
| 6 | ||
PROGRAM CREDITS 38
Total
Number of required PRE-PTA credits ( including PTA
101)
32
Total Number of PTA program credits excluding
electives 38
Total Number of credits required for A.S. degree for PTA program 70
* Strongly recommended to be taken prior to admission to the PTA Program
HLTH courses may be taken prior to program entry after completion of the course prerequisites
Course equivalences with UH System:
For KCC's courses ZOOL 141-142 and Labs: complete ZOOL 240-241 and Labs, OR BIOL 243-244 and Labs, OR PHYL 141-142 and Labs.
For KCC's Physics: complete PHYSICS 100 and Lab OR SCI 122 and Lab
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