PTA Program

Prerequisite Coursework

Courses in addition to general education courses are:

ENG 1003 Composition I

ENG 1013 Composition II

MATH 1023 College Algebra

BIO 2203/2201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

BIO 2223/BIO 2221 Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab or HP 3003 General Gross Anatomy

HP 2013 Medical Terminology

PT 2003 Introduction to Physical Therapy

PHYS 2133 Survey of Physics for Health Professions or PHYS 2054 General Physics I

PSY 2013 Intro to Psychology or ANTH 2233 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or SOC 2213 Intro to Sociology

POSC 2103 American Government or HIST 2763 U.S. History I or HIST 2773 U.S. History II

PT 1013 Making Connections (also offered under University College) or CIT 1503 Microcomputer Applications or CS 1013 Introduction to Computers

Professional Coursework

PTA 2116:  Patient Care Fundamentals  Introduction to fundamentals of physical therapy patient care.  PTA courses are only open to students admitted to the professional program.  Summer.

PTA 2126:  Movement Science  Introduction to basic principles of musculoskeletal examination and evaluation of the human body.  Students learn components of a patient history, systems review, observation and physical examination.  Goniometry, muscle testing, sensory and reflex testing, functional assessment, special tests, palpation, posture analysis and gait analysis are covered.  Summer.

PTA 2213:  Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy  Students review passive, active and active assistive range of motion skills.  Resistance exercise and the use of exercise equipment are practiced.  Stretching and joint mobilization for specific diagnoses that are appropriate for the PTA to perform and practice.  Fall.

PTA 2223:  Physical Agents and Massage  Basic principles and techniques of massage and application of modalities are presented.  An investigation into the risk factors and pathophysiological considerations associated with integumentary diseases and conditions as well as aseptic technique and universal precautions is provided.  Fall. 

PTA 2233:  Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I  Covers foundational science and theory behind the physical therapy management of patients with neuromuscular conditions.  Fall.

PTA 2243:  Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy  Review of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.  Covers physical therapy assessment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders frequently seen by physical therapy in the clinical setting.  Fall.

PTA 2252:  Clinical Education I  Five weeks of full time affiliation at one facility working under the supervision of an on-site clinical instructor.  Students integrate knowledge of basic sciences and interventions to practice treatment techniques in the clinical setting.  Forty hours per week.  Fall.

PTA 2303:  Adult Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II  Covers common interventions used in the physical therapy management of patients with neuromuscular conditions.  Spring.

PTA 2323:  Seminar  Introduction to principles of administration, teaching and learning, and evidence based practice as they apply to physical therapy practice.  Social responsiblity, career development and lifelong learning are also discussed.  Spring.

PTA 2333:  Clinical Education II  Five weeks of full time affiliation at one facility working under the supervision of an on-site clinical instructor.  Students integrate knowledge of basic sciences and interventions to practice treatment techniques in the clinical setting.  Forty hours per week.  Spring.

PTA 2343:  Clinical Education III  Six weeks of full time affiliation at one facility working under the supervision of an on-site clinical instructor.  Students integrate knowledge of basic sciences and interventions to practice treatment techniques in the clinical setting.  Forty hours per week.  Spring.

PTA 2413:  Directed Study  Guided investigation of a topic related to physical therapy selected in consultation with a member of the Physical Therapist Assistant faculty.  Prerequisite:  Approval of the Program Coordinator.  Demand.

Doctoral PT Program

Prerequisite Coursework

 

A bachelor's degree plus satisfactory completion of the following courses are required for admission to the DPT:

Human Anatomy and Kinesiology:  3 credit minimum, upper level, lab course preferred

Physiology:  3 credit minimum, upper level, lab course preferred

Physics:  8 credits

Statistics:  3 credits

Medical Terminology:  1-3 credits

Introduction to Physical Therapy:  3 credits

NOTE:  Students may have to complete additional courses which are required as prerequisites to the DPT prerequisites.

 

Professional Coursework

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program and Courses

Fall Year 1

PT 7112 Gross Anatomy

PT 7214 Movement Science

PT 7624 Electrotherapy & Physical Agents

PT 7524 Therapeutic Exercise & Patient Handling

PT 7512 Professional Issues 1:  Introduction to PT Practice

PT 7612 Methods of Instruction & Consultation

Spring Year 1

PT 7314 Physiology

PT 7123 Research 1:  Intro to Evidence Based Practice

PT  7224 Neuroscience

PT 8244 Musculoskeletal 1

PT 7243 Integumentary

Summer Year 1

PT 7733 Clinical Education 1

PT 7833 Clinical Education 2

PT 7413 Pathology & Differential Diagnosis

Fall Year 2

PT 7141 Research

PT 8143 Neuromuscular 1

PT 8252 Musculoskeletal 2

PT 8341 Seminar in Instruction & Consultation

PT 7443 Cardiopulmonary

PT 7344 Administration 1

Spring Year 2

PT 8151 Research 3

PT 8653 Neuromuscular 2

PT 8753 Neuromuscular 3

PT 8352 Health & Wellness

PT 7252 Psychosocial Issues

PT 7323 Imaging & Pharmacology

Summer Year 2

PT 8163 Clinical Education 3

PT 8263 Clinical Education 4

Fall Year 3

PT 8572 Research 4

PT 8674 Musculoskeletal 3

PT 8773 Neuromuscular 4

PT 8272 Professional Issues in PT 2

PT 8872 Clinical Decision Making

PT 8373 Elective:  Special Topics in Physical Therapy

Spring Year 3

PT 8585 Clinical Education 5

PT 8685 Clinical Education 6

PT 8184 Independent Study & Culminating Experience