Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program is designed to prepare graduates for additional career opportunities and advancement within the profession. PTAs currently licensed and working can further their associate’s degree to a Bachelor’s level and follow a program track that best fits their career aspirations.
Learning Outcomes
Following completion of the core courses, students can choose to follow an education track or business/health service administration track with courses strategically geared towards physical therapy within each. The program and specialized tracks are offered FULLY online.
Program Overview
Communications (9 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENC 1101 | English Composition I* |
| 3 | ENC 1102 | English Composition II* |
| 3 | SPC 1017 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
Humanities (6 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PHI 1635 | Biomedical Ethics OR PHI 1600 Ethics |
Behavioral/Social Science (3 Credits) - choose one
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PSY 1012 | General Psychology |
| 3 | DEP 2004 | Human Growth and Development |
Natural Science (11 Credits) BSC 108
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | BSC 1085C | Anatomy and Physiology I |
| 4 | BSC 1086C | Anatomy and Physiology II |
| 3 | HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology |
Mathematics (7 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra I* |
| 4 | STA 2014 | Introduction to Statistics* |
Computers (4 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| 1 | SLS 1501 | College Study Skills |
| Credit Hours | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Current PTA License |
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENC 3311 | Advanced Research Writing |
| 3 | HSA 3412 | Cultural Diversity in Health Care |
| 3 | PLA 4522 | Health Care Law |
| 3 | HSA 4502 | Risk Management |
| 3 | PHI 4103 | Critical Thinking |
| 3 | PHT 3351 | Basic Pharmacology for PT Assistants |
| 3 | PHT 3506L | Service Learning in PT |
| 3 | PHT 4600 | Basic Research |
| 3 | PHT 3209L | Manual Techniques II‡ |
| 3 | PHT 3215C | Therapeutic Modalities‡ |
Business/HSA Track Upper Level Electives (25 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | MAN 2200 | Principles of Business Management |
| 3 | MEA 2335 | Medical Insurance Coding and Billing |
| 3 | ACG 2003 | Principles of Accounting l |
| 1 | ACG 2003 L | Principles of Accounting l Lab |
| 3 | MAR 3712 | Health Care Marketing |
| 3 | MAN 3342 | Supervisory Skills |
| 3 | MAN 4802 | Entrepreneurship |
| 3 | PHT 4511 | Management & Administration in PT |
| 3 | PHT 4951 | Professional Capstone |
Education Track Upper Level Electives (25 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | EDF 1005 | Introduction to Education |
| 3 | EDF 1030 | Classroom Management |
| 3 | EDF 2085 | Teaching Diverse Population |
| 3 | EDF 3430 | Measurement and Evaluation In Education |
| 2 | EDF 4730 | Administration and Leadership Communication Tech. |
| 3 | SCE 3367 | Methods of Teaching and Learning Natural Sciences |
| 2 | EDA 3064 | Organizational Behavior in Teaching & Learning Org. |
| 3 | PHT 4422 | Teaching and Learning for PTAs |
| 3 | PHT 4951 | Professional Capstone |
- All Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.
- A total of up to 78 credits may be transferred from the General Education and/or Elective courses taken during a degree program. FNU reserves the right to transfer the appropriate courses.
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