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Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS

Pathway: Medical Sciences

Program Length: 6 Semesters

Location: Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation

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PTA Program Courses

PTA Lab Class


THESE ARE SOME OF THE COURSES YOU WILL TAKE


Effective 26 April 2022, The Physical Therapist Assistant Program /Pikes Peak State College has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706- 3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please email Joseph Miller, PT, DPT, DSc at joseph.miller@pikespeak.edu. 

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Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.

PTA 1010 Basic Patient Care in Physical Therapy

Examines the basic patient care skills for the healthcare practitioner.

PTA 1024 Rehab Principles of Medicine I

This course investigates the impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities resulting from a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

PTA 2040 Neurological Assessment and Management Techniques

This course examines the theory and principles of physical therapy with an introduction to assessment, management techniques and advanced physical therapy procedures as they relate to neurologic conditions and amputee rehabilitation.

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Learning Outcomes

Examines the theory and principles of physical therapy with an introduction to assessment, management techniques and advanced physical therapy procedures as they relate to neurologic, cardiac and pulmonary conditions.

Implement a comprehensive treatment plan developed by a physical therapist promoting optimal outcomes for patients.

Demonstrate effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication in a culturally competent manner with patients and their families, colleagues, other health care providers, and the public.
Student

1st semester plan

math & english requirements

1st semester plan

  • BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab SC1 4 Credit Hour(s)

  • COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s)

  • ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)

  • MAT 1140 - Career Math 3 Credit Hour(s)

  • PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics with Lab SC1 4 Credit Hour(s)

  • PSY 1001 - General Psychology I SS3 3 Credit Hour(s)

math & english requirements

  • College Quantitative Literacy 

  • MAT 1140 - Career Math 3 Credit Hour(s)

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  • College Reading & Writing Literacy

  • ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)

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Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty Contact

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Advising@pikespeak.edu
719-502-3232
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