The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Central Methodist University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
General Education (Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy)
Written Communication
EN110 English Composition I
Oral Communication
CT101 Public Speaking
Natural Sciences
BI109 Anatomy and Physiology with a lab
Civics
HI117, HI118, or PS101
Social Science
PY101 General Psychology
PTA Program Requirements
Allied Health Requirements
AH212 Medical Terminology
PTA Major Requirements
PTA100 Introduction to Physical Therapy
PTA101 Essential Skills for the PTA
PTA102 Kinesiology for the PTA
PTA103 Modalities for the PTA
PTA104 Functional Human Anatomy
PTA105 PTA Clinical Preparation
PTA200 Therapeutic Exercise
PTA201 Pathophysiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
PTA202 Orthopedic Rehabilitation
PTA214 Introduction to Neurologic Rehabilitation
PTA215Neuromuscular Rehabilitation for the PTA
PTA204 PTA Seminar
PTA205 Clinical Education I
PTA206 Clinical Education II
PTA207 Clinical Education III