AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Last updated: 02/26/2024