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PTA

13 courses with the subject PTA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PTA 100Fundamentals of Physical Therapist Assisting and Data

Collection (1st 7 weeks)...............................................................................4

Subject: PTA
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 110THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES IN PHYSICAL THERAPY4

This course addresses the basic physical science, data collection, and principles of selected physical therapy interventions to facilitate healing and pain control. Presentation of a wide variety of clinical scenarios and pathologies facilitates the student's ability to use clinical judgment in selecting applying appropriate modalities. During student-to-student practice in the on-campus laboratory setting students use simulated patient scenarios to demonstrate competency attainment. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:

Subject: PTA
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 125Therapeutic Interventions for Physical Therapist Assisting. May be taken prior

or during course. COURSE CATALOG 2026-27

Subject: PTA
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 200Pathology & Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Conditions Across the

Lifespan and Continuum of Care................................................................. 5

Subject: PTA
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 201Physical Therapist Assistant Roles, Relationships and

Responsibilities Seminar I............................................................................ 2

Subject: PTA
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 202Physical Therapist Assistant Roles, Relationships and

Responsibilities Seminar II(1st 7-week session).......................................... 1

Subject: PTA
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 203Physical Therapist Assistant Roles, Relationships and

Responsibilities Seminar III (1st 7 weeks)................................................... 1

Subject: PTA
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 204Physical Therapist Assistant Roles, Relationships and6

Responsibilities Seminar IV (2nd 7-week session)...................................... 1 Total Semester Hours Credit: 70 Courses in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Pre-Technical Phase and Technical Phase are listed in sequential order. All Pre-Technical courses must be completed before enrollment into the Technical Phase courses. The Pre-Technical courses BIO 131, BIO 132, PHY 115, ESW 222 and ESW 224 must be completed within five years before enrollment into the Technical Phase courses. The PTA Technical Phase is a 16 month, continuous phase consisting of four sequential semesters. Students are admitted to the Technical Phase Physical Therapist Assistant Program for the spring each year. TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 70

Subject: PTA
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 210Pathology & Rehabilitation of Neurological Conditions Across the9

Lifespan and Continuum of Care (2nd 7-week session).............................. 6

Subject: PTA
Credits (min): 9
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 220Pathology & Rehabilitation of Special Populations & Conditions12

Across the Lifespan and Continuum of Care............................................... 5

Subject: PTA
Credits (min): 12
Credits (max): 12
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 221CLINICAL EDUCATION I16

This integrated 7-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the beginning Physical therapist Assistant (PTA) student direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out-patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student at the beginner level is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:

Subject: PTA
Credits (min): 16
Credits (max): 16
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 222CLINICAL EDUCATION II16

This integrated 7-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the PTA intermediate student direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out- patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student at the intermediate level is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:

Subject: PTA
Credits (min): 16
Credits (max): 16
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

PTA 223CLINICAL EDUCATION III16

This terminal 6-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the PTA student preparing for entry level practice direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out- patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student culminating in entry level practice is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:

Subject: PTA
Credits (min): 16
Credits (max): 16
Type: course
Source: www.mc3.edu

Source: Montgomery County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59