Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant

Entry Requirements

• Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. A minimum of 100 total score on the TOEFL iBT, and a minimum of 250 total score computer-based is required.
• Graduation from an accredited U.S. high school.
• U.S. General Educational Development (GED) Certificate with an English score of 500 or equivalent.
• Bachelor's or higher-level degree from a U.S. accredited college or university.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Anatomy
• English Composition I
• Introduction to Physical Therapy
• Introduction to Psychology
• Medical Terminology
• Functional Anatomy for the Physical Therapist Assistant
• Physiology
• Core I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care
• Basic Skills in Physical Therapy
• Therapeutic Exercise I
• Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant
• Therapeutic Modalities I
• Clinical Practicum I
• Core II: A Cultural History in the World of Health Care

Year 2

• College Algebra
• Pathophysiology
• Therapeutic Modalities II
• Therapeutic Exercise II
• Core III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in Health Care
• Professional Leadership Seminar
• Clinical Practicum II
• Advanced Procedures
• Therapeutic Exercise III
• Clinical Practicum III
• Clinical Practicum IV