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Physical Therapist Assistant

Credential:
Associate of Applied Science
Locations:
Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:
65
Total Tuition & Fees:
$11,381.45

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

How far could you go in a career built on helping people move, heal and thrive? In the physical therapist assistant program, you’ll dive into focused coursework and hands-on clinical experiences that show you how to support treatment plans, guide exercises and daily-living activities and track patient progress across inpatient, outpatient and home-care settings. You’ll train under licensed physical therapists, build real-world confidence through multiple clinical rotations and prepare to sit for Ohio’s required licensure exam.

Note: Space is limited in this program. In addition to applying to Clark State, students must also apply to this program. Please meet with your advisor to ensure all requirements are met.

Accredited: The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditations in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
PTA 1112 PTA Survey *
Credit Hours: 1
BIO 1119 Muscle Anatomy and Biomechanics **
Credit Hours: 3
PTA 1122 PTA Procedures I (second 8 weeks)**
Credit Hours: 3
BIO 2121 Anatomy and Physiology I ***
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
FYE 1101 College Success (first 8 weeks)
Credit Hours: 1
MST 1105 Medical Terminology
Credit Hours: 2
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
PTA 1148 PTA Procedures II (first 8 weeks)**
Credit Hours: 5
PTA 1162 PTA Rehabilitation I (second 8 weeks)**
Credit Hours: 5
BIO 2122 Anatomy and Physiology II ***
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 1112 English II
Credit Hours: 3
Summer
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
PTA 2231 PTA Directed Practice I (last 5 weeks)**
Credit Hours: 2
PTA 2243 PTA Procedures III (first 7 weeks)**
Credit Hours: 4
PTA 2291 PTA Seminar I (last 4 weeks)**
Credit Hours: 1
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
PTA 2262 PTA Rehabilitation II **
Credit Hours: 5
PTA 2270 PTA Trends and Issues **
Credit Hours: 1
PSY 1111 Introduction to Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
STT 2640 Elementary Statistics I
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
PTA 2232 PTA Directed Practice II (first six weeks of A Term)
Credit Hours: 3
PTA 2292 PTA Seminar II (first 4 weeks of A Term)**
Credit Hours: 1
PTA 2275 PTA Special Topics (last 2 weeks of A Term)**
Credit Hours: 1
PTA 2233 PTA Directed Practice III (last 8 weeks)
Credit Hours: 3
PTA 2293 PTA Seminar III (last 8 weeks)**
Credit Hours: 1
PSY 2223 Lifespan Human Growth and Development
Credit Hours: 3
Footnotes

*May be taken within two years of acceptance into the program although no sooner than one year is preferred. If the course was completed more than 24 months prior to starting the program, the course will need to be repeated.

**Must be accepted into the PTA program to take these classes

***Must be completed with a C or better within 5 years of acceptance to the program. If older than 5 years, the course must be repeated.

NOTE: MST 1105 and all courses with a BIO or PTA course code must be completed with a C or better.

The program plan is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study. Students who plan to continue to work are strongly encouraged to complete all or most non-core PTA courses prior to starting the program. Students should consult their academic advisor for help in planning their schedules.

A technician performs an ultrasound scan on a patient while pointing to the image on the monitor. A technician performs an ultrasound scan on a patient while pointing to the image on the monitor.

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Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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