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 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)

Student Life Skills (1)
Credit Hours
  • SLS 1501
    College Study Skills
    1
English and Communications (9 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 1101
    English Composition I
    3
  • ENC 1102
    English Composition II
    3
  • SPC 1017
    Fundamentals of Oral Communications
    3
Humanities (6 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • PHI 1635
    Biomedical Ethics
    3
  • Any Humanities Course
    3
Social Science (3 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • PSY 1012
    General Psychology
    3
  • DEP 2004
    Human Growth and Development
    3
Natural Science (8 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • BSC 1085C
    Anatomy and Physiology I
    4
  • BSC 1086C
    Anatomy and Physiology II
    4
Mathematics (7 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • MAC 1105
    College Algebra I
    3
  • STA 2014
    Introduction to Statistics
    4
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1030
    Introduction to Information Technology
    3
Lower Level Requirements (3)
Credit Hours
  • HSC 1531C
    Medical Terminology
    3
Core Requirements
Credit Hours
Lower Division – Transferred with Current PTA License (31)
Credit Hours
  • PHT 1001
    Introduction to Physical Therapy
    1
  • PHT 1102C
    Applied Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
    3
  • PHT 1131C
    Assessment , Measurement & Documentation
    3
  • PHT 1200C
    Basic Patient Care
    3
  • PHT 2255C
    Neuromuscular Conditions & Rehabilitation
    3
  • PHT 2256C
    Orthopedic Conditions & Rehabilitation
    3
  • PHT 2931
    Trends in Physical Therapy
    1
  • PHT 2942L
    Clinical Practicum II
    12
Upper Division (24 Credits) (24)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 3311
    Advanced Writing and Research
    3
  • HSA 3412
    Cultural Diversity in Health Care
    3
  • PLA 4522
    Health Care law
    3
  • HSA 4502
    Risk Management
    3
  • PHI 4115
    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 II
    2

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.