Physical Therapist Assistant
2232: A.S. Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (74 Credit Hours)
CIP: 51.0806
FL CIP: 1351080601
SOC: 31-2021
Entry Wage: $17.84/hour
The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs are directly involved in patient treatment, performing such duties as applying physical agents, and designing and carrying out exercise programs. They provide direct patient care of individuals who experience temporary or permanent disability due to pain, injury, disease or birth defects.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association, Department of Accreditation, American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, Telephone 703-706-3245 or 703-684-2782, email address accreditation@apta.org, website http://www.apta.org/CAPTE. The PTA program graduate must take and pass a state-administered national examination in order to become licensed and eligible to practice.
Please note that completion of the PTA program does not guarantee entry into a physical therapy program. The PTA course work (technical phase) does not transfer to most physical therapy schools.
This is a limited access program with deadlines to apply. Application directions are distributed at the required information sessions. Call 352-873-5817 for dates and times of information sessions or view online at http://www.cf.edu/health/.
The program policies including attendance, grading, clinical behaviors and readmission guidelines are found in the student handbook that each student obtains once admitted to the PTA program.
More information can be found at the Physical Therapist Assistant Program website at http://www.cf.edu/departments/instruction/health/pta/.
General Education Courses
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Course No.
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Course Title
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Credits
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BSC 2085C
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
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4
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ENC 1101
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Freshman Composition Skills I
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3
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PSY 2012
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General Psychology
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3
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PHT 2342
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Medical Terminology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
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2
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BSC 2086C
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
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4
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MAT 1033
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Intermediate Algebra or Higher-level Mathematics
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3
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DEP 2004
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Human Growth and Development
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3
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One of the following options: (To satisfy Social Science and Humanities requirements)
ISS 1013
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Introduction to the Social Sciences and
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HUM 1020
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Introduction to the Humanities
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OR
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WOH 2012
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World Civilizations I and either
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HUM 1020
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Introduction to the Humanities or
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HUM 1230
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Introduction to the Humanities: Since the Renaissance
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6
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OR
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WOH 2022
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World Civilizations II and either
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HUM 1020
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Introduction to the Humanities or
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HUM 1210
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Introduction to the Humanities: To the Renaissance
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Total
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28
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Program Core Courses
Note:
- All Health Sciences candidates must undergo a criminal background check. Candidates with a criminal record may not be eligible for any CF Health Sciences program.
- When more qualified students apply than can be accepted, those not accepted to the program are admitted to future classes.
- Upon acceptance into the program, a medical examination and proof of immunization are required.
- All students are responsible for their own health/hospitalization insurance. Professional liability insurance is included in college fees.
- It is necessary that students have reliable transportation to the assigned hospitals and clinical facilities.
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