Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Availability: North Metro Campus
Program Accreditation: The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: CAPTE website.
Program Purpose: The Physical Therapist Assistant program is a sequence of courses that prepares students to work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists during the provision of Physical Therapy services. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program includes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to sit for a state administered national licensure examination for physical therapist assistants.
Program Length: A fulltime student who has successfully completed all pre-requisite courses with a C or better and who has been admitted into the Physical Therapist Assistant program can complete the Physical Therapist Assistant program in four semesters.
Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18. Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program is competitive, and the program does not maintain a waiting list. Please consult the Physical Therapist Assistant webpage on the college’s website for specific program admission information.
Degree Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours
General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours
General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours
General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following courses:
General Education Core Additional Requirements – 3 Credit Hours
To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core courses an additional 3 semester credit hours must be selected from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Science courses in BIOL, CHEM, and PHYS may also satisfy this requirement.
Non-General Education Degree Courses
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 74