Bachelor of Science

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 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 1101
    English Composition I **
    3
  • ENC 1102
    English Composition II **
    3
  • SPC 1017
    Fundamentals of Oral Communication
    3
Humanities (6)
Credit Hours
  • PHI 1635
    Biomedical Ethics for the Health Professions
    3
  •  
    3
Behavioral/Social Science (3)
Credit Hours
  • PSY 1012
    General Psychology "OR"
    3
  • DEP 2004
    Human Growth and Development
    3
Natural Science (11)
Credit Hours
  • BSC 1085C
    Anatomy& Physiology I
    4
  • BSC 1086C
    Anatomy and Physiology II
    4
  • HSC 1531
    Medical Terminology
    3
Mathematics (7)
Credit Hours
  • MAC 1105
    College Algebra I **
    3
  • STA 2014
    Introduction to Statistics ***
    4
Computers (3)
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1030
    Introduction to Information Technology
    3
College Readiness (1)
Credit Hours
  • SLS 1501
    College Study Skills
    1
Lower Level Courses (31)
Credit Hours
  •  
    31
Upper Level Courses (24)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 3311
    Advanced Writing & Research
    3
  • HSA 3412
    Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
    3
  • PLA 4522
    Health Care Law
    3
  • HSA 4502
    Risk Management
    3
  • PHI 4103
    Critical Thinking
    3
  • PHT 3351
    Basic Pharmacology for PT Assistants
    2
  • PHT 3506L
    Service Learning in PT
    1
  • PHT 4600
    Basic Research
    3
  • PHT 3209L
    Manual Techniques II
    1
  • PHT 3215C
    Therapeutic Modalities
    2
CONCENTRATIONS
Credit Hours
Business / HSA Track Upper Level Electives (25)
Credit Hours
  • MAN 2201
    Principles of Business Management
    3
  • MEA 2335
    Medical Insurance Coding and Billing
    3
  • ACG 2003
    Principles of Accounting I
    3
  • ACG 2003L
    Principles of Accounting I Lab
    1
  • MAR 3712
    Health Care Marketing
    3
  • MAN 3342
    Supervisory Skills
    3
  • MAN 4802
    Entrepeneurship
    3
  • PHT 4511
    Management & Administration in PT
    3
  • PHT 4951
    Professional Capstone
    3
Education Track Upper Level Electives (25)
Credit Hours
  • EDF 1005
    Introduction to Education
    3
  • EDF 1030
    Classroom Management
    3
  • EDF 2085
    Teaching Diverse Populations
    3
  • EDF 3430
    Measurement and Evaluation
    3
  • EDF 4730
    Administration and Leadership Communication Tech.
    2
  • SCE 3367
    Methods of Teaching and Learning in Natural Sciences
    3
  • EDA 3064
    Organizational Behavior in Teaching & Learning Org.
    2
  • PHT 4422
    Teaching and Learning for PTAs
    3
  • PHT 4951
    Professional Capstone
    3
Clinical Track Upper Level Electives (25)
Credit Hours
  • PHT 2601
    Evidence Based Practice I
    3
  • PHT 3208C
    Clinical Skills
    3
  • PHT 3305
    Applied Pathophysiology
    3
  • PHT 3148
    Professional Development Seminar - Lifespan
    2
  • PHT 3901L
    Independent Study I
    2
  • PHT 4141C
    PTA Assessment II
    3
  • PHT 4903L
    Independent Study II
    2
  • PHT 4960
    Clinical Proeficiency and Problem Solving
    4
  • PHT 4951
    Professional Capstone
    3

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

bijlee parsotan

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.