PTA-101 Introduction to PTA
2 credits—This course provides an introduction to the role of a physical therapist assistant in the health care delivery system. History and organization of the physical therapy profession, standards of practice, laws and regulations, the interdisciplinary health care team, ethics, and accessing research/health care literature will be covered.
Lecture Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in BIO-168. Minimum grade of C- in HSC-113. Minimum grade of C- in PSY-111 or PSY-121. Minimum grade of C- in SPC-101 or ENG-105.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
PTA-111 PTA Fundamentals
4 credits—This course presents a current and historical perspective on the role of the PTA within the health care team. Activities will introduce posture, body mechanics, and gait analysis, along with positioning and transfer techniques. Concepts of documentation, manual muscle testing, and range of motion assessment are taught.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in BIO-173. Minimum grade of C in PTA-101 and PTA-150 and PTA-120.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,419.00
PTA-113 Fundamentals for PTA II
3 credits—Introduction to physical disabilities and community barriers, independent activities of daily living, prosthetics, orthotics, static/dynamic splints, casts, braces, relaxation training, cardio-pulmonary function, airway clearance techniques, breathing exercises, functional assessment, functional exercise, balance assessment, and balance training.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-194, and PTA-211, and PTA-233, and PTA-242. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-350.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $727.00
PTA-120 Kinesiology
3 credits—This course will present advanced anatomy of the musculoskeletal system with emphasis on joint mechanics, human movement, and palpation of anatomical landmarks. The student will learn the principles of normal and abnormal gait.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in HSC-113. Minimum grade of B- in BIO-168. Minimum grade of C- in ENG-105 or SPC-101. Minimum grade of C- in PSY-111 or PSY-121.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $988.00
PTA-150 Pathophysiology
3 credits—Describes the etiology, signs, symptoms, and treatment of diseases and disorders commonly encountered in physical therapy.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in BIO-168. Minimum grade of C- in HSC-113. Minimum grade of C- in ENG-105 or SPC-101. Minimum grade of C- in PSY-111 or PSY-121.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00
PTA-194 Therapeutic Agents I
3 credits—Introduction to the use of physical modalities for patient treatment. The principles of inflammation, cell repair, pain, and pain management will be introduced. The student will learn the physics, physiology, indications, contraindications, application, and patient preparation for the use of heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, vasocompression, wound care, hydrotherapy, and phonophoresis.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-202 and PTA-111. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-310.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $772.00
PTA-195 Therapeutic Agents II
3 credits—This course continues with the study of the physics, physiology, indications, contraindications, and patient preparation for the use of modalities. Focus will be on electrical modalities including iontophoresis, biofeedback, transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation, high volt, interferential, and microcurrent. The course will also include mechanical traction, continuous passive motion, and laser.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-194, and PTA-211, and PTA-233, and PTA-242. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-350.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $749.00
PTA-202 Cardiopulmonary and Integumentary Rehab
2 credits—This course is an introduction to PTA treatment of disorders of the cardiopulmonary, lymphatic, vascular and integumentary systems including wounds and burns. Course content will include diseases and conditions that impact these systems, common tests and measures for these patient populations and pharmacological and non-pharmacological management including physical therapy management of these conditions.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in BIO-173 and PTA-101. Minimum grade of C in PTA-120 and PTA-150.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $573.00
PTA-211 Musculoskeletal I
3 credits—This course will present the principles of tissue development, healing and response to physical therapy treatments. Common cervical spine and upper extremity orthopedic diagnosis, physical therapy interventions, and post-operative and injury care protocols will be discussed.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-202 and PTA-111. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-310.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $709.00
PTA-212 Musculoskeletal II
3 credits—This course will present common lower extremity and thoracolumbar spine orthopedic diagnosis and physical therapy interventions. Post-operative and injury care protocols will be discussed.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-194, and PTA-211, and PTA-233, and PTA-242, and PTA-350.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $752.00
PTA-233 Therapeutic Exercise
4 credits—Introduce the principles of exercise physiology, exercise selection, and progression to improve joint function, aerobic endurance, and muscle performance for patients throughout the lifespan. Provides application of course concepts and clinical problem solving during patient assessment and intervention application for a variety of general medical conditions. Lab will include therapeutic exercise instruction, clinical reasoning, and patient/client education through role play or patient case simulation.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-202 and PTA-111. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-310.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00
PTA-242 Adult Neurology
2 credits—This course presents information on nervous system anatomy, function and normal/abnormal development; therapeutic approaches to central nervous system and peripheral nervous system dysfunctions involving the adult neurologically impaired patient.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-111 and PTA-202. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-310.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
PTA-243 Pediatric Neurology
2 credits—This course presents information on nervous system anatomy, function and normal/abnormal development of the pediatric patient; therapeutic approaches to central nervous system dysfunction throughout the life cycle; and assessment of the pediatric neurologic impaired patient.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-242, and PTA-194, and PTA-211, and PTA-233. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-310.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
PTA-284 PTA Professional Issues
2 credits—This course covers topics relevant to the professional development and communication. Topics include history of the physical therapy profession, cultural competence, learning and communications styles, ethical and legal aspects of care, structure and function of institutions, wellness, reimbursement systems and special topics in healthcare. Employment topics including resume writing, interviewing, performance appraisal and work/life issues will be covered. The course also introduces research literacy as it relates to evidence based practice.
Lecture Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-113, and PTA-212, and PTA-195, and PTA-243. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-400.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $653.00
PTA-310 PTA Clinical I
1 credits—The course will allow for observation and application of physical therapy interventions and elemental principles of patient care to uncomplicated patients under direct supervision and discretion of the Clinical Instructor. The experience will occur at the end of the summer term, including on-site clinical experience in local settings. This course ensures the student maintains all required health care certifications and documentation.
Co-op Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-101, and PTA-120, and PTA-150. Minimum grade of B- in BIO-173.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $443.00
PTA-350 PTA Clinical II
2 credits—This course consists of clinical experiences occurring at the end of the semester. The students will have the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge developed in previous course work per the discretion of the Clinical Instructor.
Co-op Hours: 128
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-310.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-211, and PTA-194, and PTA-242, and PTA-233.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $597.00
PTA-400 PTA Clinical III
2 credits—This course consists of clinical experiences occurring at the end of the semester. The students will have the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge developed in previous course work per the discretion of the Clinical Instructor.
Co-op Hours: 128
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-350.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-195, and PTA-212, and PTA-113, and PTA-243.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00
PTA-450 PTA Clinical IV
5 credits—This course consists of a full-time clinical rotation at one clinical site. The student will continue to apply skills and knowledge obtained from all previous coursework and clinical experiences. Clinical competencies must be completed by the end of this rotation. An oral presentation will be presented to the clinical staff. Location of clinical sites may require travel away from the local region, including out-of-state.
Co-op Hours: 320
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in PTA-113, and PTA-212, and PTA-195, and PTA-243. Minimum grade of Pass in PTA-400.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,454.00
PTA-901 Review for Physical Therapist Assistant Board Exam
1 credits—This course is designed to remediate the content included on the Physical Therapist Assistant board exam.
Lecture Hours: 16
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00
