Physical Therapy Assistant

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE, 68 CREDITS

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Location: Owatonna
Program Starts: Fall 2028
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Travis Beniak
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Prerequisite

Prerequisite
Course Title Credits
BIOL1080 Medical Terminology 2 CR
BIOL2021 Anatomy and Physiology I (Goals 2 & 3) 4 CR
BIOL2022 Anatomy and Physiology II (Goals 2 & 3) 4 CR
PHYS1000 Introduction to Physics (Goal 2 & 3) 3 CR
PSYC1240 Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) 3 CR
SPCH1310 Communication in a Diverse World (Goals 1 & 7) 3 CR
CHEM1121 General, Organic, and Biochemistry (Goal 3 & 10) 3 CR

Required Core Courses

Required Core Courses
Course Title Credits
Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting 2 CR
Fundamentals of Physical Therapist Assisting 4 CR
Musculoskeletal System and Techniques 4 CR
Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants 3 CR
Therapeutic Exercise I 2 CR
Pathophysiology for Physical Therapist Assistants 2 CR
Clinical Education I 5 CR
Ethics and Special Topics in Healthcare and Physical Therapy 3 CR
Advanced Techniques for Physical Therapist Assistants 3 CR
Orthopedics for Physical Therapist Assistants 2 CR
Neurology for Physical Therapist Assistants 2 CR
Therapeutic Exercise II 2 CR
Professional Preparation and Board Review 2 CR
Clinical Education II 10 CR


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