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.

The accreditation status of the Physical Therapist Assistant program is published on the Accreditation page of the University website and may be viewed by clicking here (http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/accreditation.php). This information is also published in the University Catalog and Addendum which may be accessed by clicking here (http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/catalog/index.html).

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) requires public disclosure of the Physical Therapy Assistant program outcomes, including graduation rate, licensure examination pass rate, and employment rate.  This information may be viewed by clicking here.

Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.

• Implementing treatment programs as directed by a physical therapist
• Competently performing data collection skills necessary for a plan of care
• Effectively communicating both verbally and in writing with healthcare team members and patients
• Participating in patient education as directed by a physical therapist
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Statement of good health signed by student, background check and drug screening when applicable
• Completion of general education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
• Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy 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 Therapy 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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