Physical Therapist Assistant Degree
Students who plan to major in physical therapist assistant will be assigned the temporary major of pre-physical therapist assistant, with POS code 580, until they are officially admitted to the physical therapist assistant program. Students may take preparatory courses and courses that fulfill general education requirements during the waiting period. As an alternative to being assigned a temporary major, students waiting for admission to the physical therapist assistant program may choose to major in general studies or any other open-admission program.
塔科马公园/银泉学院的记录和招生办公室会在学生被物理治疗师助理项目录取后分配一个录取代码。该项目为毕业生提供了一个基础，使他们能够在诊所、医院和许多其他卫生保健机构的持证物理治疗师的监督和指导下，熟练地使用物理治疗技术为病人提供服务。这是一个有特定入学要求的选择性项目。如需更多信息，请联系塔科马公园/银泉校区记录和招生办公室，电话:240-567-1501，或项目部门。
Thirty to forty hours of volunteer experience in a physical therapy setting and completion of BIOL 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I are recommended before entering the program. It is advised that students not hold full-time jobs during enrollment in the program because physical therapist assistant students are required to attend full-time clinical practicum experiences and professional activities.
Each physical therapy course adds to material offered in previous courses. Students in this curriculum are expected to achieve a grade of C or better in each course in the curriculum. Upon completion of the curriculum, the graduate will receive the AAS and will be eligible to take the National Licensing Exam for Physical Therapist Assistants.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the entry-level knowledge, clinical skills, and professional abilities of a physical therapist assistant.
- Deliver competent patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, in an ethical, legal, safe, and effective manner in a variety of health care settings.
- Manage an effective transition from the educational program to a career as a licensed physical therapist assistant.
Program Advising
Academic advising helps students reach their educational and career goals. Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer.
Transfer Opportunities
MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions.See all transfer agreements.
Careers
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Curriculum
Distribution and Foundation Courses, and General Education Electives
- All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Distribution Courses
- PSYC 102 - General Psychology(BSSD)
- ArtsorHumanities Distribution3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
- English Foundation3 semester hours * (ENGF)
- Mathematics Foundation3 semester hours (MATF)
*ENGL 101prerequisite
ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed, forENGL 102/ENGL 103, or check with advisor.
Total credit hours: 67
- All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Other Requirements
- All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Program Requirements
- PHTH 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy2 semester hours
- PHTH 103 - Therapeutic Procedures I3 semester hours
- PHTH 104 - Surface Anatomy, Palpation, and Massage2 semester hours
- PHTH 105 - Kinesiology I2 semester hours
- PHTH 106 - Kinesiology II2 semester hours
- PHTH 112 - Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant2 semester hours
- PHTH 113 - Seminar I1 semester hour
- PHTH 114 - Seminar II1 semester hour
- PHTH 116 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems I2 semester hours
- PHTH 204 - Neurophysiology and Motor Learning2 semester hours
- PHTH 205 - Seminar III1 semester hour
- PHTH 206 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems II3 semester hours
- PHTH 215 - Seminar IV1 semester hour
- PHTH 216 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems III2 semester hours
- PHTH 220 - Therapeutic Procedures II2 semester hours
- PHTH 223 - Clinical Practicum I5 semester hours
- PHTH 224 - Clinical Practicum II7 semester hours
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Montgomery College 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:CAPTE websitenew window.
The program was initially accredited in 1996 and continues to be designated as a statewide program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The last accreditation site visit occurred in November 2020 and the program is fully accredited until December 30, 2030.
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