Physical Therapist Assistant - AAS
Offered at: Jefferson Community and Technical College, Maysville Community and Technical College, Somerset Community College, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 5108067049
Curriculum Effective Spring Semester
Students enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each required general education course; a minimum grade of “C” in each required PTA didactic course; and a grade of pass in each clinical practicum course to complete the program.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 |
| BIO 137 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 139 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory | 4 |
| Heritage/Humanities Course | 3 | |
| PSY 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 150 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Oral Communications (Pathway II requires completion of COM 181) | 3 | |
| General Education Subtotal | 26 | |
| Students must complete one of the pathways listed below to complete the AAS requirements. | ||
Pathway 1
Offered at: Jefferson Community and Technical College, Maysville Community and Technical College, Somerset Community College, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 510806703
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Subtotal | 26 | |
| Technical Courses | ||
| Digital Literacy | 0-3 | |
| PTA 101 | Orientation to Physical Therapy Practice | 5 |
| PTA 125 | Neuroanatomy for the PTA | 1 |
| PTA 150 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology | 6 |
| PTA 160 | Medical and Surgical Conditions in Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PTA 170 | Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
| PTA 200 | Modalities & Procedures in Physical Therapy | 5 |
| PTA 220 | Physical Therapy Principles & Procedures | 5 |
| PTA 240 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| PTA 250 | Neurological Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy | 5 |
| PTA 260 | Seminar in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PTA 280 | Clinical Practicum III | 5 |
| Subtotal | 40-43 | |
| Total Credits | 66-69 | |
Pathway 2
This program is not currently offered at a KCTCS College.
Program Plan Number: 510806704
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Subtotal | 26 | |
| Technical Support Courses | ||
| AHS 105 | Introduction to Health Occupations | 3 |
| Technical Courses | ||
| Digital Literacy | 0-3 | |
| PTA 1501 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab | 3 |
| PTA 1502 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Lecture | 3 |
| PTA 120 | Basic Skills for the PTA | 2 |
| PTA 121 | Basic Skills for the PTA Lab | 2 |
| PTA 160 | Medical and Surgical Conditions in Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PTA 170 | Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
| PTA 222 | Pathology & Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Conditions | 2 |
| PTA 223 | Pathology & Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Conditions Lab | 2 |
| PTA 234 | Pathology & Rehabilitation of Neurological & Pediatric Conditions | 2 |
| PTA 233 | Pathology & Rehabilitation of Neurological & Pediatric Conditions Lab | 2 |
| PTA 202 | Therapeutic Modalities in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PTA 203 | Therapeutic Modalities in Physical Therapy Lab | 2 |
| PTA 240 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| PTA 253 | Pathology & Rehabilitation of Special Populations and Conditions | 1 |
| PTA 255 | Pathology & Rehabilitation of Special Populations & Conditions Lab | 1 |
| PTA 260 | Seminar in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PTA 280 | Clinical Practicum III | 5 |
| Total Credits | 66-69 | |