Chesapeake Area Consortim for Higher Education
Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Curriculum

The physical therapist assistant program sequence is structured to provide a series of learning experiences progressing from basic to complex to include classroom, laboratory and clinical practice modules.  The program is full-time after the first semester and consists of 70 credits taken over a two-year period.

Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills are emphasized.  Ethical issues, concepts of diversity and professional values are integrated into the program to ensure responsible, compassionate and ethical conduct of students in the clinical setting.

First Year

Fall Semester
Anatomy & Physiology I
College Algebra
College English
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting

Spring Semester
Anatomy and Physiology II
Physical Therapist Assistant I
Kinesiology

Summer Semester
Physical Therapist Assistant II
Clinical Practice I
Psychology of Human Growth & Development
Medical Terminology

Second Year

Fall Semester
Physical Therapist Assistant III
Physical Therapist Assistant IV
Clinical Practice II
Arts & Humanities General Education

Spring Semester
Physical Therapist Assistant V
Current Issues & Trends Affecting the Physical Therapist Assistant
Clinical Practice III
Clinical Practice IV

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