Physical Therapy Assistant
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE, 68 CREDITS
Location:
Owatonna
Program Starts: Fall 2028
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Travis Beniak
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Description program page at riverland.edu.
Program Starts: Fall 2028
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Travis Beniak
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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
| 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 |
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Description program page at riverland.edu.