Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Applied Science
Requirements
Prerequisite Semester
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I CORE | 3 |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I CORE | 3 |
| PTHA 1301 | The Profession of Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
PTHA 1301: Must be college English eligible.
Freshman Year
Second Semester (Fall)
Third Semester (Spring)
Summer Session I
| PTHA 1260 | Clinical I-Physical Therapist Assistant | 2 |
| HUMA/FINA | Fine Arts/Humanities Elec. | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
Fine Arts/Humanities Elec.: Must be selected from the Humanities/Fine Arts courses identified by Laredo Community College as satisfying THECB/SACS requirements.
Sophomore Year
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| PTHA 2535 | Rehabilitation Techniques | 5 |
| PTHA 2431 | Management of Neurological Disorders | 4 |
| PTHA 1391 | Special Topics in Physical Therapist Assistant | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| PTHA 2339 | Professional Issues | 3 |
| PTHA 2361 | Clinical II-Physical Therapist Assistant | 3 |
| PTHA 2362 | Clinical III-Physical Therapist Assistant | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
PTHA 2339: Capstone Experiences: PTHA 2339 is a course taught in the last semester. The learning experience in this course results in a consolidation of a student’s educational experience. Credentialing: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) administered by Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
PTHA 2339: The student will be required to complete a comprehensive examination with a satisfactory score prior to completion of this class.
Total Credit Hours: 66
Note: In order for the PTA student to remain in the PTA Program, the student must complete all prerequisite and degree plan courses with a grade of C or better.
To receive the A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant a student must have completed all coursework with a grade of C or better.