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Associate in Applied Science

Physical therapist assistant helping man move and walk

Become a Physical Therapist Assistant

Get ready for a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with this degree program. Learn how to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Get experience treating patients of all ages with various medical conditions.

Take classes in human anatomy, medical terminology, therapeutic modalities, advanced interventions, manual techniques for the physical therapist assistant and more. Courses are taught by skilled instructors who are extremely knowledgeable in the physical therapy field.

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE) for licensure as a PTA.

This is a limited-enrollment program. Please review this program's admission criteria and process.

A.A.S. degree program plan

This 69 credit-hour Physical Therapist Assistant degree program prepares the student to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, treating patients of all ages who present with various medical conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE) for licensure as a physical therapist assistant (PTA). The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is accredited by the:

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
telephone: 703.706.3245
email: accreditation@apta.org
website:

Because of the nature of clinical experiences and individualized instruction required in this program and specialized technology and the equipment necessary to offer this program, a higher tuition rate is assessed for career-specific courses including courses with the PTA prefix. Students pay 1.5 the regular rate of tuition.

For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit: harpercollege.edu. Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.

For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit: harpercollege.edu Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.

Program Requirements

For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit: harpercollege.edu Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.

Program Requirements (Hours required: 69)
NumberCourse TitleCredits
Prerequisites
A grade of C or better in all BIO, ENG and HSC coursework is required for all students.
BIO 26014
ENG 1013
HSC 1122
Mathematics 23
SPE 1013
Hours15
Physical Therapist Assistant Summer Session I
A grade of C or better in all PTA coursework is required for all students.
PTA 1113
PSY 1013
Hours6
First Semester
A grade of C or better in all BIO, HSC and PTA coursework is required for all students.
BIO 26114
PTA 1012
PTA 1054
PTA 1201
PTA 1402
Hours13
Second Semester
A grade of C or better in all PTA coursework is required for all students.
PTA 1152
PTA 1602
PTA 2014
PTA 2052
PTA 2104
Hours14
Physical Therapy Assistant Summer Session II
A grade of C or better in all PTA coursework is required for all students.
PTA 1302
PTA 2081
PTA 2201
Hours4
Third Semester
A grade of C or better in all PTA coursework is required for all students.
PTA 2152
PTA 2251
PTA 2304
PTA 2357
SOC 101+3
Hours17
Total Hours69
1

Must be completed no earlier than five years prior to beginning the PTA program. Time requirement may be waived for direct patient care providers with a minimum of a two-year allied health degree.

2

MTHÌý103 is recommended for students planning to complete a PTA to DPT bridge program in the future. MTHÌý102 or higher with a grade of C or better may be substituted.

+

This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement.

Resources

For more information about the physical therapist assistant program at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form.