Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Navigator Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2020-2021 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook Program: Physical Therapist Assistant (A.A.S.)

Physical Therapist Assistant (A.A.S.)

A.A.S. Degree: 69 Hours

The Physical Therapist Assistant program is designed to prepare graduates to serve as an essential member of a PT/PTA team in a variety of health care settings.  A new class of 24 students begins each spring semester and graduates in May (17 months later). A separate application process is required for acceptance into this program. The application deadline for the program is September 1. Contact the Allied Health office (417)447-8954 or visit http://academics.otc.edu/alliedhealth/ for an application packet.

The limited and selective admission phase of the program begins in Semester III after successful completion of the required general education courses. Through didactic, laboratory, and clinical education components, students will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the health care delivery system under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Students may enroll in the “Program Specific Courses” (those labeled as PTA) only if they have been admitted into the program. Students admitted into the PTA program are required to adhere to strict program attendance and professional behavior standards in order to participate, progress, and graduate from the PTA program.

Graduates of this accredited PTA program are eligible to apply to sit for the national licensing examination. After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA).

The Physical Therapist Assistant Education Program at Ozarks Technical Community College 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.

Pre-Admission Requirements - 23 Credit Hours

Course NameCredits:Semester CompletedGradeCORE 42
BCS-165 Human Anatomy * Credits: 4
BCS-205 Human Physiology *

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BCS 165.

Credits: 4

 

COM-100 Introduction to Communication or Credits: 3
COM-105 Public Speaking Credits: 3

 

ENG-101 Composition I or

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3
ENG-100 Composition I With Support

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 5

 

MTH-128 Contemporary Mathematics * Credits: 3

(or higher)

PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Note:

* Please contact the Allied Health Admissions Office if:

  1. you have taken MTH 110 prior to the fall 2018 semester
  2. you have previously taken BCS 145 and BCS 146

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Requirements - 46 Credit Hours

Course NameCredits:Semester CompletedGradeCORE 42
BCS-210 Pathophysiology

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BCS 165 and BCS 200 and BCS 205.

Credits: 3

 

PTA-100 Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PTA program.

Credits: 3
PTA-155 Anatomy for the PTA

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA Program

Credits: 3
PTA-225 Clinical Kinesiology

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PTA program.

Credits: 5
PTA-200 Therapeutic Procedures

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PTA 100, PTA 155, PTA 225. 

Credits: 6
PTA-220 Physical Agents and Therapeutic Massage

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PTA 200.

Credits: 4
PTA-230 Therapeutic Exercise I / Orthopedic and Cardiopulmonary Conditions

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PTA 200.

Credits: 4
PTA-240 Therapeutic Exercise II / Neurologic Conditions

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PTA 200.

Credits: 3
PTA-250 Clinical Education I

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PTA 200.

Credits: 3
PTA-270 Selected Topics

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PTA 220, PTA 230, PTA 240, PTA 250.

Credits: 2
PTA-280 Clinical Education II

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PTA 220, PTA 230, PTA 240, PTA 250.

Credits: 10
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