Physical Therapist Assistant - AAS
Offered at: Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Hopkinsville Community College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Madisonville Community 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
| 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: Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Hopkinsville Community College, 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
Offered at: Madisonville Community 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 | |