The Physical Therapist Assistant program integrates classroom theory with clinical lab practice. It is designed to prepare successful graduates for entry-level employment in the field as Physical Therapist Assistants. The Physical Therapist Assistant is an educated health care provider who works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and assists in the provision of physical therapy. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides specially prescribed treatments and exercises through a plan of care developed by the physical therapist that are aimed at improving mobility; relieving pain; or preventing and /or limiting physical disability.

Prior to admission, students must complete a platform of 28 hours which includes general education and medical courses. Students must submit an application to the program and meet entrance requirements for acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org).

Curriculum in Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Course Number	Course Name	Semester Hours
HIT1123	Introduction to Human Anatomy	3
HIT1113	Medical Terminology	3
BUS 1303 or COMS 1003 or COMS 2003	Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computer Based Systems Microcomputer Applications	3
ENGL 1013	Composition I	3
MATH 1113	College Algebra	3
	Total	15
Spring
HIT 2203	Human Anatomy and Physiology	3
ENGL 1023	Composition II	3
PHSC 1013	Introduction to Physical Science	3
PHSC 1021	Introduction to Physical Science Lab	1
PSY 2003	General Psychology	3
	Total	13
Summer I	(Extended length term to extend through Summer II)
PTA 1121	Clinical Kinesiology Lab	1
PTA 1122	Clinical Kinesiology	2
PTA 1132	Pathological Conditions	2
PTA 1231	Therapeutic Procedures I Lab	1
PTA 1232	Therapeutic Procedures I	2
PTA 1241	Principles of Physical Therapy Lab	1
PTA 1243	Principles of Physical Therapy	3
PTA 1251	Data Collection in Physical Therapy Lab	1
	Total	13
Fall
PTA 2112	Therapeutic Procedures II Lab	2
PTA 2113	Therapeutic Procedures II	3
PTA 2121	Neurological Development and Motor Control	1
PTA 2142	Therapeutic Ex. and Cardiopulmonary Rehab Lab	2
PTA 2143	Therapeutic Ex. and Cardiopulmonary Rehab	3
PTA 2151	Administrative Procedures	1
PTA 2164	Clinical Experience I	4
	Total	16
Spring
PTA 2211	Musculoskeletal Rehab Lab	1
PTA 2212	Musculoskeletal Rehab	2
PTA 2221	Neurological Rehab Lab	1
PTA 2222	Neurological Rehab	2
PTA 2234	Clinical Experience II	4
PTA 2235	Clinical Experience III	5
	Total	15