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PTAT

12 courses with the subject PTAT, 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.

PTAT 2100*Introduction to Physical Therapy1

This course introduces the physical therapist assistant student to the history of the physical therapy profession and the PTA, contemporary physical therapy practice and the role of the PTA in relationship to the physical therapist and other health care providers, and the American Physical Therapy Association. Medical terminology and documentation techniques are also introduced in relation to physical therapy practice. (This course was previously PTA 210) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
AHC 1100 or PTA 110 and formal admission into the PTA program
Corequisite
PTAT 2210 , PTAT 2460 , PTAT 2530
PTAT 2210*Kinesiology for the PTA I2

This course integrates basic functions of the nervous and musculoskeletal system with emphasis on normal joint structure, muscle attachments, actions and innervations, and palpation skills, and data collection skills. The physical therapist assistant student will apply these concepts to the understanding of normal human motion in relation to physical therapy practice . Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
AHC 1100 or PTA 110 and formal admission into the PTA program
Corequisite
PTAT 2100 , PTAT 2460 , PTAT 2530
PTAT 2220*Kinesiology for the PTA II2

This course integrates advanced basic functions of the nervous and musculoskeletal system with emphasis on normal joint structure, muscle attachments, actions and innervations, palpation skills and data collection skills. The physical therapist assistant student will apply these concepts to the understanding of normal human motion in relation to physical therapy practice. (This course was previously PTA 222) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
PTAT 2100 , PTAT 2210 , PTAT 2460 , PTAT 2530
Corequisite
PTAT 2440 , PTAT 2492 , PTAT 2510
PTAT 2280*Seminar for the PTA2

This course provides the PTA student with opportunities to bridge previous course work to a variety of unique clinical perspectives within the practice of physical therapy. This course provides continued opportunities to apply prior learning to transition from student to successful member of the healthcare team. (This course was previously PTA 251) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
PTAT 2220 , PTAT 2440 , PTAT 2510 and PTAT 2492
Corequisite
PTAT 2520 , PTAT 2493 , PTAT 2494
PTAT 2440*Biophysical Agents for the PTA4

This course includes all current theory and practice of biophysical agents for the physical therapist assistant student. Emphasis will be placed on safe and effective application, physiological effects, intervention parameters and expected outcomes. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
PTAT 2100 , PTAT 2210 , PTAT 2460 , PTAT 2530
Corequisite
PTAT 2220 , PTAT 2510 , PTAT 2492
PTAT 2460*Patient Care Skills for the PTA4

This course includes all of the fundamental patient care skills, selected data collection and physical therapy interventions for the physical therapist assistant student. (This course was previously PTA 253) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
AHC 1100 or PTA 110 and acceptance to the second year PTA program
Corequisite
PTAT 2100 , PTAT 2210 , PTAT 2530
PTAT 2492*Integrated Clinical Education4

Integrated clinical education experiences consist of the student’s supervised clinical practice of previously learned PTA duties and functions in a physical therapy practice setting under the direction of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Students are required to achieve the program’s clinical performance expectations by the end of the clinical education experience. (This course was previously PTA 242C) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
PTAT 2100 , PTAT 2210 , PTAT 2460 , and PTAT 2530
Corequisite
PTAT 2220 , PTAT 2440 , PTAT 2510
PTAT 2493*Terminal Clinical Education I4

Terminal clinical education experiences consist of the student’s supervised clinical practice of previously learned PTA duties and functions in a physical therapy practice setting under the direction of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Students are required to achieve the program’s specific clinical performance expectations by the end of the clinical education experience. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
PTAT 2220 , PTAT 2440 , PTAT 2510
Corequisite
PTAT 2280 , PTAT 2494 , PTAT 2520
PTAT 2494*Terminal Clinical Education II4

Terminal clinical education experiences consist of the student’s supervised clinical practice of previously learned PTA duties and functions in a physical therapy practice setting under the direction of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Students are required to achieve the program’s specific clinical performance expectations by the end of the clinical education experience. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
PTAT 2220 , PTAT 2440 , PTAT 2510 , PTAT 2492
Corequisite
PTAT 2280 , PTAT 2520 , PTAT 2493
PTAT 2510*Musculoskeletal Conditions and Treatment for the PTA5

This course introduces the PTA student to common musculoskeletal pathologies, contemporary rehabilitation concepts, and accepted therapeutic interventions for these conditions. Emphasis will be placed on safe and effective application of specific orthopedic treatment interventions and data collection. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
PTAT 2100 , PTAT 2210 , PTAT 2460 , PTAT 2530
Corequisite
PTAT 2220 , PTAT 2440 , PTAT 2492
PTAT 2520*Neuromuscular Conditions and Treatment for the PTA5

This course introduces the PTA student to common neuromuscular pathologies, contemporary rehabilitation concepts, and accepted therapeutic interventions for these conditions. Emphasis will be placed on safe and effective application of specific neuromuscular treatment interventions and data collection. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
PTAT 2220 , PTAT 2440 , PTAT 2492 , PTAT 2510
Corequisite
PTAT 2280 , PTAT 2493 , PTAT 2494
PTAT 2530*Medical Surgical Conditions and Treatment for the PTA5

This course introduces the PTA student to common medical and surgical pathologies of various body systems, contemporary rehabilitation concepts, and accepted therapeutic interventions for these conditions. Emphasis will be placed on safe and effective application of related treatment interventions and data collection. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer

Subject
PTAT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the PTA Program or permission of the instructor
Corequisite
PTAT 2100 , PTAT 2210 , PTAT 2460

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