Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant - Curriculum

Learn the Fundamentals of Physical Therapy

Our 24-month⁽¹⁾ Physical Therapist Assistant associate’s degree program provides training in how to perform selected treatment techniques under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The curriculum includes courses in physical therapy fundamentals and assistant procedures, kinesiology, rehabilitation, pediatric physical therapy and more. Coursework also includes the study of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology.

As part of the program, students train with actual patients in a clinical setting with the goal of developing skills in key physical therapy interventions. Once you complete the Physical Therapist Assistant associate’s degree program, you’ll be eligible to take your state board licensure exam.

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate or Lower-Level Core Curriculum
PTA1111 Medical Terminology
PTA1112 Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting
PTA1221 Anatomy and Physiology for Mechanical Structures
PTA1222 Physical Therapist Assistant Procedures
PTA1331 Physical Therapy Fundamentals
PTA1332 Kinesiology
PTA1333 Anatomy and Physiology for Visceral Structures
PTA1441 Pathophysiology
PTA1442 Therapeutic Exericse
PTA2451 Geriatrics
PTA2561 Pharmacology
PTA2562 Human Growth and Development
PTA2563 Pediatric Physical Therapy
PTA2571 Rehabilitation
PTA2572 Physical Therapist Assistant Capstone
PTAX50 Clinical I
PTAX70 Clinical II
PTAX80 Clinical III

Associate or Lower-Level General Education
GE1116 Introduction to Psychology
GE1216 Speech Communication
GE1416 English Composition
GE1883 Principles of Biology