2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Sep 07, 2024  
2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.


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The program is designed to prepare skilled technical health workers to perform various treatment procedures delegated by the physical therapist. The treatment procedures include modalities (i.e., ultrasound, whirlpool, and massage), rehabilitation techniques, and therapeutic exercises. Graduates are employed in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, school systems, and home health agencies.

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Program CIP Code: 51.0806

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


Second Year


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 66


1 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum  section of this catalog.

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