Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant — Associate Degree
Physical Therapist Assistant — Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
Complete 5 of the following groups:
English
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GEO-111 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS-121 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS-122 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-211 | Ancient History | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-243 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PTA-110 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PTA-115 | PT Medical Communication | 2 |
| PTA-120 | Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| PTA-130 | Physical Therapy Procedures I | 3 |
| PTA-140 | Therapeutic Exercise | 4 |
| PTA-150 | Physical Therapy Procedures II | 3 |
| PTA-160 | Physical Therapy Procedures III | 3 |
| PTA-170 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PTA-182 | PTA Clinical Education I | 2 |
| PTA-210 | PTA Clinical Education II | 2 |
| PTA-212 | Health Care/Resources | 2 |
| PTA-222 | Professional Interactions | 2 |
| PTA-240 | Physical Therapy Procedures IV | 5 |
| PTA-254 | Pediatrics for the PTA | 1 |
| PTA-260 | Advanced PTA Clinical Education | 10 |
| PTA-270 | PTA Topics | 1 |
| PTA-280 | PTA Issues I | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 74
Fall Semester 1
19 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one | ||
| ACA-115 | Success and Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | |
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| - | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| PTA-110 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PTA-115 | PTA - 115 - PT Medical Communication | 2 |
| PTA-130 | Physical Therapy Procedures I | 3 |
| PTA-150 | Physical Therapy Procedures II | 3 |
Spring Semester 1
20 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Choose one | ||
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | |
| Choose one | ||
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | |
| PTA-120 | Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| PTA-140 | Therapeutic Exercise | 4 |
| PTA-170 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
Summer Semester
9 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one | ||
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | |
| PTA-160 | Physical Therapy Procedures III | 3 |
| - | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Physical Therapist Assistants
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$63,900/yr
$30.72/hr
$59,870
$79,310
+35%
Projected Outlook
540
Annual Job Openings
3,280
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET. Local wage and outlook data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.