Physical Therapist Assistant

PTH 101 Physical Therapy Professional Preparation (2-0-2)

Offered Spring Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Phase II of the Physical Therapist Assistant program and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C” and PTH 102, PTH 105, PTH 115, PTH 118

Co-requisites (required for full-time track): PTH 220, PTH 226, PTH 270 (required for extended track): PTH 270

This course introduces the purpose, philosophy and history of physical therapy and medical/legal documentation.

PTH 102 Introduction to Physical Therapy Intervention (1-3-2)

Offered Fall Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physical therapist Assistant program – Phase II and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”

Co-requisites (required for full-time track): PTH 105, PTH 115, PTH 118 (required for extended track): PTH 118

This course prepares the student to provide skilled basic patient care in a physical therapy setting.

PTH 105 Introduction to Kinesiology (2-3-3)

Offered Fall Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program – Phase II and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”

Co-requisites (required for full-time track): PTH 102, PTH 115 and PTH 118 (required for extended track): PTH 115

This course introduces musculoskeletal and neurological anatomy and concepts of kinesiology needed in physical therapy.

PTH 115 Pathology for Physical Therapy Assistants (3-0-3)

Offered Fall Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program – Phase II and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”

Co-requisites (required for full-time track): PTH 102, PTH 105, PTH 118 (required for extended track): PTH 105

This course is a study of basic pathophysiology of the human body with an emphasis on management of diseases and injuries commonly seen in physical therapy.

PTH 118 Physical Agents and Modalities (3-3-4)

Offered Fall Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program – Phase II and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”

Co-requisites (required for full-time track): PTH 102, PTH 105, PTH 115 (required for extended track): PTH 102

This course prepares students to administer physical therapy interventions using physical agents and modalities.

PTH 220 Patient Assessment Techniques (3-3-4)

Offered Spring Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program – Phase II and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”; and PTH 105, PTH 115

Co-requisites (required for full-time track): PTH 101, PTH 226, PTH 270 (required for extended track): PTH 226

This course introduces patient assessment and data collection techniques commonly used in physical therapy.

PTH 226 Therapeutic Exercises (2-3-3)

Offered Spring Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program - Phase II and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”; and PTH 105, PTH 115

Co-requisite: PTH 220 (required)

This course provides a study of the rationale, contraindications and exercise skills needed to develop appropriate exercise programs.

PTH 234 Clinical Education I (0-10.5-3)

Offered Spring Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Phase II of the Physical Therapist Assistant program and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”; and PTH 101, PTH 220, PTH 226, PTH 270

This course provides basic clinical experiences for the physical therapist assistant student within a physical therapy setting.

PTH 242 Orthopedic Management (3-3-4)

Offered Summer Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Phase II of the Physical Therapist Assistant program and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”; and PTH 101, PTH 102, PTH 105, PTH 115, PTH 118, PTH 220, PTH 226, PTH 270, PTH 234

Co-requisite: PTH 246

This course introduces basic orthopedic assessment skills and application of treatment techniques for the trunk and extremities.

PTH 246 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (4-3-5)

Offered Summer Semester

Co-requisite: PTH 242

This course is a study of therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation management for adult and pediatric patients with neuromuscular conditions.

PTH 264 Clinical Education II (0-15-5)

Offered Fall Semester

This course provides advanced clinical experiences for the physical therapist assistant student within a physical therapy setting.

PTH 270 Special Topics in Physical Therapy (2-3-3)

Offered Spring Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Phase II of the Physical Therapist Assistant program and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C”; and PTH 102, PTH 105, PTH 115, PTH 118

Co-requisites (for full-time track only): PTH 101, PTH 220, PTH 226 (for extended track only): PTH 101

This course provides opportunities for specialized study of selected topics in physical therapy.

PTH 274 Clinical Education III (0-15-5)

Offered Fall Semester

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Phase II of the Physical Therapist Assistant program and completion of all Phase I courses with a minimum grade of “C;” and PTH 101, PTH 102, PTH 105, PTH 115, PTH 118, PTH 220, PTH 226, PTH 234, PTH 242, PTH 246, PTH 264, PTH 270

Co-requisite: PTH 264

This course requires the physical therapist assistant student to demonstrate entry-level clinical skills within a physical therapy setting.