Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

Program Requirements: 47 credits

1. BIOL 1102

   Medical Terminology
   2
2. PTAC 1010

   Clinical Practice I
   4
3. PTAC 1020

   Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Kinesiology for the PTA
   4
4. PTAC 1030

   Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting (Theory)
   2
5. PTAC 1040

   Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting-LAB
   2
6. PTAC 1050

   Modalities and Therapeutic Massage (Theory)
   3
7. PTAC 1060

   Modalities and Therapeutic Massage-LAB
   3
8. PTAC 1070

   Therapeutic Exercise Theory
   2
9. PTAC 1080

   Therapeutic Exercise-LAB
   3
10. PTAC 1100

    Communication and Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant I
    1
11. PTAC 1110

    Communication & Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant Part II
    1
12. PTAC 2000

    Musculoskeletal Disorders
    4
13. PTAC 2010

    Neuroanatomy and Functional Rehabilitation (Theory)
    4
14. PTAC 2015

    Neuroanatomy and Functional Rehabilitation-LAB
    2
15. PTAC 2040

    Special Topics I
    2
16. PTAC 2050

    Special Topics II
    3
17. PTAC 2060

    Clinical Practice II
    5

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Electives/Optional

1. PTAC 2110

   Physical Therapy Research I
   1
2. PTAC 2120

   Physical Therapy Research II
   1
3. PTAC 2130

   PTA Clinic
   1
4. PTAC 2170

   Physical Therapy Seminars
   1

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 22 credits

1. BIOL 2113

   Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   4
2. BIOL 2114

   Human Anatomy and Physiology II
   4
3. Goal 06 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

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   3
4. Select one:

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5. CMST 1110

   Introduction to Communication
   3
6. CMST 2215

   Public Speaking
   3
7. CMST 2220

   Interpersonal Communication
   3
8. Select one:

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9. ENGL 1120

   Cross-Current College Writing and Critical Reading
   4
10. ENGL 1121

    College Writing and Critical Reading
    4
11. Select one:

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12. PSYC 1110

    General Psychology
    4
13. PSYC 2235

    Lifespan Development
    4

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Program Information

Program Goals

1. Demonstrate competent written and electronic documentation skills, and oral communication skills;

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2. Perform all treatment procedures skillfully and safely, including mo­dalities, massage, manual skills, gait training, and data collection for the physical therapist to use for assessment purposes;

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3. Demonstrate knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body and understand the physiological and psychological ef­fects of disease and injury;

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4. Demonstrate understanding of his/her professional role as a PTA and demonstrate awareness of ethical behavior, legal responsibility, and the PT/PTA professional relationship;

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5. Recognize and appreciate diversity within society and the health care profession; and

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6. Successfully pass the PTA licensure exam and begin practice as an entry-level physical therapist assistant.

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Program Admissions

Related Program Requirements

Developmental Courses

Completion Requirements

1. A minimum of 69 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.

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2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.

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3. Satisfy residency requirements.

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4. A minimum grade of C in all program requirements and general education courses and a grade of “Pass” in clinical practices must be earned.

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5. All program requirements must be completed at ARCC.

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6. Completion of specific degree requirements.

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7. To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.

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8. The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

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