Physical Therapist Assistant

Credential:: Associate of Applied Science
Locations:: Springfield
Semester Credit Hours:: 65
Total Tuition & Fees:: $13,451.45

Tuition is based on in-state 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.

Program Admission Criteria and Procedures

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

Course Requirements

Year One

Fall
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
FYE 1101	College Success (first 8 weeks)	Credit Hours: 1
MST 1105	Medical Terminology	Credit Hours: 2
ENG 1111	English I	Credit Hours: 3
BIO 2121	Anatomy and Physiology I ***	Credit Hours: 4
BIO 1119	Muscle Anatomy and Biomechanics **	Credit Hours: 3
PTA 1112	PTA Survey *	Credit Hours: 1
PTA 1122	PTA Procedures I (second 8 weeks)**	Credit Hours: 3

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 2243	PTA Procedures III (first 7 weeks)**	Credit Hours: 4
PTA 2271	PTA Trends and Issues (last 5 weeks)**	Credit Hours: 2

Year Two

Fall
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
PTA 2262	PTA Rehabilitation II **	Credit Hours: 5
PSY 1111	Introduction to Psychology	Credit Hours: 3
STT 2640	Elementary Statistics I	Credit Hours: 3
PTA 2301	PTA Practicum I **	Credit Hours: 3
PTA 2311	PTA Seminar I	Credit Hours: 1

Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
PSY 2223	Lifespan Human Growth and Development	Credit Hours: 3
PTA 2401	PTA Board Mastery Course (first six weeks of A Term)	Credit Hours: 2
PTA 2275	PTA Special Topics (last 2 weeks of A Term)**	Credit Hours: 1
PTA 2302	PTA Practicum II	Credit Hours: 3
PTA 2312	PTA Seminar II	Credit Hours: 1

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.