Physical Therapist Assistant

Why choose Physical Therapist Assistant at Pikes Peak State

Help people restore their quality of life by working directly with

them to improve their physical abilities.

Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will help

patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses to regain

movement and manage pain through exercise, massage, gait

and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.

PTA Information Session Presentation

Looking to apply?

Please review the presentation about the PTA program and the following links on the website that go into further detail about our our program and the classes you will be taking.

Click the link below to view the narrated powerpoint on the 2024 application information:
PTA Information Presentation

Please download and bring the Application Information and Advising Sheet here

Q and A Session Dates and Times (all sessions are virtual) sign up at Info Session site.

Aprils 17^th 530 -630 pm

May 1^st 530 -630 pm

May 15th 1200-100 pm

May 15th 530-630 pm

May 29th 1200-100 pm

May 29th 530-630 pm

PTA Program Courses

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.

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)

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)

Voices of PPSC

Voices of PPSC

You have more resources than you do in a bigger university and you get help with anything you need.

Mario Rivera Garcia
Current Student

Need more information?

Contact Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty Contact

For More Information about Application Requirements

Please see the application and information tab or talk to medical sciences advising

Connect with Admissions

We are here to help you get started and can answer your questions about going to college and becoming a student at Pikes Peak State College

Admissions@pikespeak.edu
719-502-2000

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Lab Instructor Pooled Position

We are looking for pooled positions for lab instructors. We prioritized licensed PTAs and PTs/PTAs with Neuro, Pediatric, Acute Care, and Geriatric experience and/or certifications.

Please see the Job Description:
Lab Instructor Position

If interested, send your CV/Resume;
joseph.miller@pikespeak.edu