Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.
Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant prepares students for employment as a skilled licensed health care worker under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. A Physical Therapist Assistant assists in the management of conditions such as arthritis, amputation, fractures, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wounds, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cardiac and pulmonary pathology, sport injuries, work injuries and other types of injuries and/or pathologies.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
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Implementing treatment programs as directed by a physical therapist
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Competently performing data collection skills necessary for a plan of care
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Effectively communicating both verbally and in writing with healthcare team members and patients
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Participating in patient education as directed by a physical therapist
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| Demonstrate a commitment to learning. |
Prerequisites for Major Courses
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Statement of good health signed by student, background check and drug screening when applicable
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Completion of general education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
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Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, students must earn 74.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.
Each course in the PTA major is a prerequisite for the subsequent course and therefore must be passed with a minimum “C” grade in order to proceed successfully through the program.
| Physical Therapist Assistant Major Courses (48.0 credit hours) |
Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant |
5.0 credit hours |
Kinesiology |
4.0 credit hours |
Functional Modalities |
4.0 credit hours |
Therapeutic Exercise I |
2.0 credit hours |
Therapeutic Exercise II |
4.0 credit hours |
Patient Care Procedures |
4.0 credit hours |
Tests and Measurements |
4.0 credit hours |
Medical Diseases |
6.0 credit hours |
Rehabilitation |
4.0 credit hours |
| Clinical Experience I |
1.0 credit hours |
| Clinical Experience II |
5.0 credit hours |
| Clinical Experience III |
5.0 credit hours |
General Education Courses (26.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.
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