Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 120 Credits)
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is designed to prepare graduates for additional career opportunities and advancement within the profession. PTAs currently licensed and working can further their associate’s degree to a Bachelor’s level and follow a program track that best fits the career aspirations. Following completion of core courses, students choose to follow an education track, business/health service administration track, or clinical track with courses strategically geared towards physical therapy within each. *Active PTA License Required. |
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Program Requirements (120 Credits)
General Education (40 Credits)
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SLS 1501College Study Skills1
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ENC 1101English Composition I3
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ENC 1102English Composition II3
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SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communications3
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PHI 1635Biomedical Ethics3
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Any Humanities Course3
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PSY 1012General Psychology3
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DEP 2004Human Growth and Development3
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BSC 1085CAnatomy and Physiology I4
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BSC 1086CAnatomy and Physiology II4
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MAC 1105College Algebra I3
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STA 2014Introduction to Statistics4
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CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology3
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HSC 1531CMedical Terminology3
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PHT 1001Introduction to Physical Therapy1
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PHT 1102CApplied Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology3
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PHT 1131CAssessment , Measurement & Documentation3
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PHT 1200CBasic Patient Care3
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PHT 2255CNeuromuscular Conditions & Rehabilitation3
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PHT 2256COrthopedic Conditions & Rehabilitation3
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PHT 2931Trends in Physical Therapy1
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PHT 2942LClinical Practicum II12
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ENC 3311Advanced Writing and Research3
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HSA 3412Cultural Diversity in Health Care3
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PLA 4522Health Care law3
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HSA 4502Risk Management3
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PHI 4115Critical Thinking3
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PHT 3351Basic Pharmacology for PT Assistants2
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PHT 3506LService Learning in PT1
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PHT 4600Basic Research3
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PHT 3209LManual Techniques II1
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PHT 3215CTherapeutic Modalities II2
The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Physical Therapy focuses on educational and clinical training with comprehensive courses in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and patient management. PTA students get hands-on experience with real patients to apply their knowledge and classroom theory in a real-world setting. This training builds communication skills and confidence in their physical therapy role, resulting in better health outcomes for patients.
Faculty

Academic Coordinator
Bijlee Parsotan, PTA
(305) 821-3333 ext. 1051
bparsotan@fnu.edu
Contact
Please contact the program leadership at ptaprogram@fnu.edu with any questions regarding the program.