Bachelor of Science
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), (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 the 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. |
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Graduation Requirements (120 Credits)
Communications (9)
Credit Hours
- ENC 1101English Composition I **3
- ENC 1102English Composition II **3
- SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communication3
Humanities (6)
Credit Hours
- PHI 1635Biomedical Ethics for the Health Professions3
- 3
Behavioral/Social Science (3)
Credit Hours
- PSY 1012General Psychology "OR"3
- DEP 2004Human Growth and Development3
Natural Science (11)
Credit Hours
- BSC 1085CAnatomy& Physiology I4
- BSC 1086CAnatomy and Physiology II4
- HSC 1531Medical Terminology3
Mathematics (7)
Credit Hours
- MAC 1105College Algebra I **3
- STA 2014Introduction to Statistics ***4
Computers (4)
Credit Hours
- CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology4
- SLS 1501College Study Skills
Lower Level Courses (31)
Credit Hours
- 31
Upper Level Courses (31)
Credit Hours
- ENC 3311Advanced Writing & Research3
- HSA 3412Cultural Diversity in Healthcare3
- PLA 4522Health Care Law3
- HSA 4502Risk Management3
- PHI 4103Critical Thinking3
- PHT 3351Basic Pharmacology for PT Assistants3
- PHT 3506LService Learning in PT3
- PHT 4600Basic Research3
- PHT 3209LManual Techniques II3
- PHT 3215CTherapeutic Modalities3
CONCENTRATIONS
Credit Hours
Business / HSA Track Upper Level Electives (25)
Credit Hours
- MAN 2200Principles of Business Management3
- MEA 2335Medical Insurance Coding and Billing3
- ACG 2003Principles of Accounting I3
- ACG 2003LPrinciples of Accounting I Lab1
- MAR 3712Health Care Marketing3
- MAN 3342Supervisory Skills3
- MAN 4802Entrepeneurship3
- PHT 4511Management & Administration in PT3
- PHT 4951Professional Capstone3
Education Track Upper Level Electives (25)
Credit Hours
- EDF 1005Introduction to Education3
- EDF 1030Classroom Management3
- EDF 2085Teaching Diverse Populations3
- EDF 3430Measurement and Evaluation3
- EDF 4730Administration and Leadership Communication Tech.2
- SCE 3367Methosd of Teaching and Learning in Natural Sciences3
- EDA 3064Organizational Behavior in Teaching & Learning Org.2
- PHT 4422Teaching and Learning for PTAs3
- PHT 4951Professional Capstone3
Clinical Track Upper Level Electives (25)
Credit Hours
- PHT 2601Evidence Based Practice I3
- PHT 3208CClinical Skills3
- PHT 3305Applied Pathophysiology3
- PHT 3148Professional Development Seminar - Lifespan2
- PHT 3901LIndependent Study I2
- PHT 4141CPTA Assessment II3
- PHT 4903LIndependent Study II2
- PHT 4962Clinical Proeficiency and Problem Solving4
- PHT 4951Professional Capstone3
7. Faculty
Program Director
Kelly Krenkel PT, DPT
(305)821-3333 Ext. 1048
kkrenkel@fnu.edu
Academic Coordinator
Bijlee Parsotan, PTA
(305) 821-3333 ext. 1051
bparsotan@fnu.edu
8. Contact
Please contact Dr. Krenkel at ptaprogram@fnu.edu with any questions regarding the program.