Associate in Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: PTAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.0806
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1351080601
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: Physical Therapist Assistant
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $650
- Where to take the exam: Schedule time and location through Prometric
This program prepares the qualified student for employment as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states. Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program is limited.
Refer to the Associate in Science Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-7575.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE):
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
telephone: 703-706-3245
email or visit website
To contact the program/institution directly, please call 321-433-7115 or email.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| PHT 1121 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology | 4 |
| PHT 1200 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PHT 1213 | Therapeutic Exercise | 2 |
| PHT 1300 | Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant | 3 |
| PHT 2140 | Rehabilitation Procedures | 3 |
| PHT 2211 | Therapeutic Modalities | 2 |
| PHT 2252 | Orthopedic Disabilities and Treatment | 4 |
| PHT 2804 | Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Practicum 1 | 2 |
| PHT 2810 | Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Practicum 2 | 2 |
| PHT 2820 | Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Practicum 3 | 2 |
| PHT 2931 | Physical Therapist Assistant Seminar | 2 |
| PHTC 2162 | Neurologic Disabilities and Treatment | 3 |
| PHTL 1121 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Laboratory | 2 |
| PHTL 1200 | Introduction to Physical Therapy Laboratory | 2 |
| PHTL 1213 | Therapeutic Exercise Laboratory | 3 |
| PHTL 2140 | Rehabilitation Procedures Laboratory | 1 |
| PHTL 2211 | Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory | 3 |
| Support Courses | ||
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 74 | |
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.
Course Sequence
The following sequence is recommended. However, courses may not be offered in this order, so it is important that you work with an advisor to plan your schedule based on your specific needs.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| PHT 1121 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology | 4 |
| PHT 1200 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PHTL 1121 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Laboratory | 2 |
| PHTL 1200 | Introduction to Physical Therapy Laboratory | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| PHT 1300 | Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant | 3 |
| PHT 2211 | Therapeutic Modalities | 2 |
| PHT 2252 | Orthopedic Disabilities and Treatment | 4 |
| PHTL 2211 | Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term 4 | ||
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| PHT 1213 | Therapeutic Exercise | 2 |
| PHTC 2162 | Neurologic Disabilities and Treatment | 3 |
| PHTL 1213 | Therapeutic Exercise Laboratory | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| PHT 2140 | Rehabilitation Procedures 1 | 3 |
| PHT 2804 | Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Practicum 1 1 | 2 |
| PHTL 2140 | Rehabilitation Procedures Laboratory | 1 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| PHT 2810 | Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Practicum 2 1 | 2 |
| PHT 2820 | Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Practicum 3 1 | 2 |
| PHT 2931 | Physical Therapist Assistant Seminar | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 74 | |
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Courses are offered in an 8 week format.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform documentation techniques
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate procedures for safe transport and transfers of patients
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Identify soft tissue structures around the shoulder girdle and joint
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate manual muscle testing of various muscles throughout the lower extremity
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Investigate orthopedic management of the spine
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Investigate resistance exercise for impaired muscle performance
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Explain positioning and handling for improving motor function
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate professional behavior while in clinical setting
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Create a product or program serving the needs of a defined community
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Explain the PTA’s role in treating patients in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Assess tissue response to injury
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Perform massage as physical therapy intervention
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Demonstrate exercise interventions for improving dysfunction in the spine
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Use appropriate channels of communication
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Practice basic home assessments
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems