Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 1201The Profession of Physical Therapy

2

PTHA 1413Functional Anatomy

4

PTHA 1305Basic Patient Care Skills

3

BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

HPRS 1106Essentials of Medical Terminology

1

HPRS 1204Basic Health Profession Skills

2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 1321Pathophysiology for the PTA

3

PTHA 2509Therapeutic Exercise

5

PSYC 2301General Psychology

3

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

BIOL 2402Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 2217Issues in Health Care

2

PTHA 1431Physical Agents

4

Core Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 2435Rehabilitation Techniques

4

PTHA 2205Neurology

2

PTHA 2266Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant

2

Core Mathematics Core Elective

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTHA 2431Management of Neurological Disorders

4

PTHA 2239Professional Issues (Capstone)

2

PTHA 2366Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 66

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.