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Physical Therapist Assistant- AAS Degree Plan



PROGRAM INFORMATION: The two-year, 66 hour curriculum in physical therapy leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS, PTA). The physical therapist assistant curriculum includes on-campus coursework and clinical experiences in traditional and non-traditional physical therapy settings. The program helps prepare the graduate to take the National Physical Therapy Examination provided by The Federation of State Board Examiners (FSBPT) to become a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Graduates must also meet licensure requirements as mandated by the Executive Council on Physical Therapy Examiners for the state of Texas or the state in which licensure is sought. Graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Navarro College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org website: http://www.capteonline.org

Admission to the PTA program is a separate procedure from admission to Navarro College. Applicants must first meet all admission criteria for Navarro College. Once enrolled in Navarro College, the student may submit an application to the PTA Program. It is mandatory for potential applicants to attend one of the information sessions, which are conducted at various times throughout the year. Applications to the program may be obtained by attending an information session, in person through the Health Professions Department located on Corsicana campus or on the Midlothian campus, or by electronic download from the program web page. Positions in the program are limited and are a selective process. Admission decisions will be made through a points system. Priority status is determined from the following data: completion of or exemption from Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements, grades in non-physical therapy courses and pre-requisite courses (completed prior to the application deadline) on the PTA degree plan, scored on the TEAS- Allied Health examination, previous healthcare work experience, and/or completion of a prior degree or health certification. The Physical Therapist Assistant program is only available on the Midlothian campus.

Additional Program Requirements:

  • All required coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
  • Students will provide proof of required or state-mandated health screenings, immunizations and CPR training. Clinical training will require drug screenings and criminal background checks.
  • Entry into PTHA 2366 Practicum must occur within six months of completing academic studies.
  • Interruption in sequence of studies may require additional coursework to help ensure clinical readiness.
  • PLEASE NOTE: A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the FSBPT (Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy) and/or attain state licensure.
Notice to Students Regarding Licensing - PTA

Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify you a potential or enrolled student that a criminal history may make you ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. www.ptot.texas.gov

Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential PTA License prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit this link and request a “Criminal History Evaluation.”

http://www.ptot.texas.gov/idl/5507F83A-E33A-9745-CF66-A40DECF58723

This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.

 

PREREQUISITES 

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods 3
Total Credit Hours   14



FRESHMAN YEAR - Spring

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
PTHA 1325 Communication in Healthcare 3
PTHA 1409 Introduction to Physical Therapy 4
PTHA 1413 Functional Anatomy 4
PTHA 1321 Pathophysiology for PTA 3
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development 3
Spring Total Credit Hours   17



FRESHMAN YEAR - Fall

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
PTHA 2409 Therapeutic Exercise 4
PTHA 1431 Physical Agents 4
PTHA 2205 Neurology 2
PTHA 2301 Essentials of Data Collection 3
PHIL 1301
OR
PHIL 2306
Introduction to Philosophy
OR
Introduction to Ethics
3
Fall Total Credit Hours   16



SOPHOMORE YEAR - Spring

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
PTHA 2431 Management of Neurological Disorders 4
PTHA 1260 PTA Clinical I 2
PTHA 2535 Rehabilitation Techniques 5
Spring Total Credit Hours   11



SOPHOMORE YEAR - Fall

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
PTHA 2360 PTA Clinical II 3
PTHA 2366 PTA Practicum 3
PTHA 2239 Professional Issues 2
Fall Total Credit Hours   8
Program Total Credit Hours   66



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