Sinclair Community College

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA.S.AAS)

71.0 Credit Hours

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT), implement treatment interventions, collect data related to the intervention and progress the treatment plan established by the PT in order to meet the goals of the patient/client. The PTA courses must be taken in sequence, and all courses in the curriculum passed with a minimum of a C to remain in the program.

Completion of prerequisites with a 2.5 GPA or higher are required for admission to the program.

Prerequisites: Approval of Department PTA 1106 and ALH 1101 and BIO 1121 and HIM 1101 and PHY 1106

Program Outcomes

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1 credit hour Physical Education Elective

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

2 credit hours ALH 1101: Introduction to Healthcare Delivery

3 credit hours ALH 2220: Pathophysiology

3 credit hours BIO 1121: Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3 credit hours BIO 1222: Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

2 credit hours HIM 1101: Medical Terminology

3 credit hours MAT 1270: Beginning Algebra

3 credit hours PHY 1106: Physics for Technology

1 credit hour PTA 1106: Introduction to Physical Therapy

3 credit hours PTA 1110: Professional Issues I

2 credit hours PTA 1112: Pathology for Physical Therapist Assistant

5 credit hours PTA 1116: Anatomy & Kinesiology

4 credit hours PTA 1124: Clinical Procedures I

3 credit hours PTA 1129: Therapeutic Exercise

3 credit hours PTA 1144: Therapeutic Foundations

4 credit hours PTA 2230: Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

2 credit hours PTA 2238: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

1 credit hour PTA 1115: Professional Issues II

3 credit hours PTA 2211: Clinical Practicum I

3 credit hours PTA 2212: Clinical Practicum II

2 credit hours PTA 2226: Clinical Procedures II

3 credit hours PTA 2234: Practice Management

3 credit hours Course Option: (COM 2206 OR COM 2225)

3 credit hours Course Option: (SOC 1101 OR SOC 1145)

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