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Physical Therapist Assistant

Winter 2019

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

Prerequisites
-  BIOL&241 Human A & P 1 

First Quarter
PTA  101Introduction to Physical Therapy 3
PTA  102Physical Therapy Terminology 1
PTA  106Regional Human Anatomy and Physiology 5
PTA  110PTA Procedures I: Basic PT Procedures Seminar 3
PTA  170PTA Procedures I: Basic PT Procedures Lab 4
16

Second Quarter
PTA  103Applied Anatomy 3
PTA  104Survey of Pathophysiology 5
PTA  105Introduction to Neuroscience 4
PTA  107Physical Therapy Documentation 1
PTA  173Applied Anatomy Lab 3
16

Third Quarter
PTA  111PTA Procedures II: PT Modalities Seminar 3
PTA  112PTA Procedures III: Functional Restoration Seminar 3
PTA  151Clinical Experience I 1
PTA  171PTA Procedures II: PT Modalities Lab 4
PTA  172PTA Procedures III: Functional Restoration Lab 4
15

Fourth Quarter
ENGL&101English Composition I 25
MATH 94Algebra II 35
PSYC&100General Psychology 45
15

Fifth Quarter
PTA  202Introduction to Orthopedics 3
PTA  210PTA Procedures IV: Therapeutic Exercise Seminar 3
PTA  212PTA Procedures VI: Pediatric Rehab Seminar 1
PTA  251Clinical Experience II 1
PTA  254Clinical Seminar II 1
PTA  270PTA Procedures IV: Therapeutic Exercise Lab 4
PTA  272PTA Procedures VI: Pediatric Rehab Lab 2
15

Sixth Quarter
PTA  201Issues in Physical Therapy and Health Care 2
PTA  203Physical Therapy Preparatory Lab 1
PTA  211PTA Procedures V: Rehab Applications Seminar 3
PTA  252Clinical Experience III 3
PTA  255Clinical Seminar III 1
PTA  271PTA Procedures V: Rehab Applications Lab 4
14

Seventh Quarter
PTA  253PTA Clinical Affiliation 12
12
103 credits are required for the AAS
1Must have been taken within the last five years and completed with a 2.0 grade or better. Coursework older than five years will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Even though BIOL& 160 is not a prerequisite for BIOL& 241 for PTA students, it is recommended. You must contact the counseling center in order to waive BIOL& 160 as a prerequisite for BIOL& 241.
2Admission preference is given to students who complete these courses prior to entry into the program. May be substituted with approval of program chair. Credits may be taken during summer between first and second year. Credits from these courses are included in the total credits for degree.
3MATH 092 or MATH 096 may be substituted for MATH 094. Placement test is needed to determine eligibility if a college level math has not been taken.
4Abnormal Psychology may be substituted for PSYC& 100 General Psychology

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.

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