2022-2023 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2022-2023 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

PTHA 1301 - The Profession of Physical Therapy Credits: 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy & Physiology I (lab) Credits: 1
PTHA 1405 - Basic Patient Care Skills Credits: 4
PTHA 1413 - Functional Anatomy Credits: 4
HPRS 1206 - Essentials of Medical Terminology Credits: 2

Semester Total: 17

Second Semester ‐ Spring

PTHA 1321 - Pathophysiology for the PTA Credits: 3
PTHA 1431 - Physical Agents Credits: 4
PTHA 2301 - Essentials of Data Collection Credits: 3
BIOL 2302 - Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture) Credits: 3
BIOL 2102 - Anatomy & Physiology II (lab) Credits: 1

Semester Total: 14

Third Semester ‐ Summer

PTHA 2205 - Neurology Credits: 2
HPRS 2232 - Health Care Communications Credits: 2
PTHA 2509 - Therapeutic Exercise Credits: 5

Semester Total: 9

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

PTHA 1266 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Physical Therapist Assistant Credits: 2
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PTHA 2435 - Rehabilitation Techniques Credits: 4
PTHA 2431 - Management of Neurological Disorders Credits: 4

Semester Total: 13

Second Semester ‐ Spring

PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth & Development Credits: 3
PTHA 1267 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Physical Therapist Assistant Credits: 2
PTHA 2266 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Physical Therapist Assistant Credits: 2
XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹
PTHA 2339 - Professional Issues Credits: 3 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 13

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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