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Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

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Faculty Advisors: Dr. Nancy Wilson (nwilson@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8323; Deanna Moody (dmoody@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8358

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. The Northeast Texas Community College PTA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. NTCC offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree; and, upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply and sit for the PTA Licensing exam administered by the state of Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. Graduates must pass the state board to practice as a PTA in the state of Texas. Even though NTCC has an open-door policy, the Physical Therapist assistant program must limit its enrollment due to the limited classroom space and the availability of clinical affiliations. Applicants must meet minimum academic standards to be considered for admission. Application information and forms are located on the NTCC PTA Program website www.ntcc.edu/pta. The deadline for application to the PTA program is March 31st each year. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.A.S

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (17 Credit Hours)

Composition: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours.

Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Appreciation of the Humanities: Pre-Classical through Renaissance 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1302 - Appreciation of the Humanities in Modern Times 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours. (preferred)
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours. (preferred)
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

One course.

PSYC 2314 - Human Growth and Development 3 credit hours.

Physical Therapist Assistant Concentration (49 Credit Hours)

PTHA 1413 - Functional Anatomy 4 credit hours.
PTHA 1301 - The Profession of Physical Therapy 3 credit hours.
PTHA 1405 - Basic Patient Care Skills 4 credit hours.
PTHA 1321 - Pathophysiology for the PTA 3 credit hours.
PTHA 2535 - Rehabilitation Techniques 5 credit hours.
PTHA 1531 - Physical Agents 5 credit hours.
PTHA 2509 - Therapeutic Exercise 5 credit hours.
PTHA 2301 - Essentials of Data Collection 3 credit hours.
PTHA 2305 - Clinical Neurology 3 credit hours.
PTHA 1266 - Practicum I 2 credit hours.
PTHA 2531 - Management of Neurological Disorders 5 credit hours.
PTHA 2266 - Practicum II 2 credit hours.
PTHA 2267 - Practicum III Advanced 2 credit hours.
PTHA 2339 - Professional Issues 3 credit hours.

Other Degree Requirements

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
and
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 66 Credit Hours