Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate in Science

• 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. 

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

Visit the program page for more details and how to apply 

To contact the program/institution directly, please call 321-433-7115 or email.

Program Requirements

Course List

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

Note: A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.

Plan of Study Grid

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: Physical Therapist Assistant A.S.

1. Perform documentation techniques
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Demonstrate procedures for safe transport and transfers of patients
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
3. Identify soft tissue structures around the shoulder girdle and joint
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
4. Demonstrate manual muscle testing of various muscles throughout the lower extremity
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
5. Investigate orthopedic management of the spine
   • Core Ability Supported: Process Information
6. Investigate resistance exercise for impaired muscle performance
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
7. Explain positioning and handling for improving motor function
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
8. Demonstrate professional behavior while in clinical setting
   • Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
9. Create a product or program serving the needs of a defined community
   • Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
10. Explain the PTA’s role in treating patients in the intensive care unit (ICU)
    • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
11. Assess tissue response to injury
    • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
12. Perform massage as physical therapy intervention
    • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
13. Demonstrate exercise interventions for improving dysfunction in the spine
    • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
14. Use appropriate channels of communication
    • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
15. Practice basic home assessments
    • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems