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Physical Therapist Assistant
Curriculum
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program curriculum at Midlands Technical College is sequenced in a one-plus-one format which allows the student to complete the general education courses (Phase I) in a flexible format. During Phase I, the student can complete not only the academic requirements needed for the associate degree, but can also complete the observation requirements, and all necessary documentation required prior to acceptance to the technical portion (Phase II) of the degree. Be sure to review the Admission Requirements for the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
| COURSE # | COURSE NAME | CLASS | LAB | CREDIT |
| PHASE I | ||||
| First Semester | ||||
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Total First Semester | 19.0 | |||
| PHASE II | ||||
| Second Semester | ||||
| BIO 211 | Anatomy and Physiology II** | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II** | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Humanities Elective** | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | |
| PTH 101 | Physical Therapy Professional Preparation | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| PTH 205 | Physical Therapy Functional Anatomy | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Total Second Semester | 16.0 | |||
| Third Semester | ||||
| PTH 202 | Physical Therapy Modalities | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PTH 206 | Therapeutic Procedures | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PTH 221 | Pathology I | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| PTH 222 | Pathology II | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| PTH 225 | Electrotherapy | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Total Third Semester | 12.0 | |||
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| PTH 252 | Clinical Practice I | 0.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 |
| PTH 226 | Therapeutic Exercises | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PTH 244 | Rehabilitation | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 9.0 | |||
| Fifth Semester | ||||
| PTH 253 | Clinical Practice II | 0.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 |
| PTH 266 | Physical Therapy Practicum I | 1.0 | 15.0 | 6.0 |
| PTH 276 | Physical Therapy Practicum II | 1.0 | 15.0 | 6.0 |
| Total Fifth Semester | 15.0 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 71.0 | |||
**It is strongly recommended that students finish these courses before beginning Phase II (PTH) PTA courses.
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