Choose one:

• ENGL 1023 - English Composition II

Choose one:

• MATH 1003 - Survey of Technical Math
• MATH 1203 - College Algebra

Choose one:

• CISQ 1103 - Introduction to Computer Information
• HIM 1123 - Electronic Health Records

Note:

Honors courses will meet degree requirements where applicable.

*MATH 1203 - College Algebra  or MATH 1203R - College Algebra with Review  may substitute for MATH 1203 - College Algebra .

Summer Semester (10 credit Hours)

• PHTA 2101 - Basic Principles of Physical Therapy
• PHTA 2121 - Basic Principles/Therapy-Lab
• PHTA 2114 - Basic PT Tests & Measures
• PHTA 2112 - Basic PT Tests & Measures-Lab
• PHTA 2332 - Special Topics in Phys Therapy

Fall Semester (14 credit Hours)

• PHTA 2231 - Theory and Treatment
• PHTA 2232 - Theory and Treatment Laboratory
• PHTA 2283 - Physical Therapy Procedures I
• PHTA 2202 - Physical Therapy Procedures I Lab
• PHTA 2241 - Gait Analysis and Training
• PHTA 2242 - Gait Analysis and Training Lab
• PHTA 2222 - Communication and Documentation
• PHTA 2271 - Clinical Experience I

Spring Semester (15 credit Hours)

• PHTA 2301 - Phys Therapy Proc II
• PHTA 2302 - Phys Therapy Proc II-Lab
• PHTA 2362 - Therapeutic Exercise
• PHTA 2333 - Therapeutic Exercise Lab
• PHTA 2391 - Neurophysiology
• PHTA 2392 - Neurophysiology - Lab
• PHTA 2352 - Clinical Internship I
• PHTA 2361 - Pediatrics
• PHTA 2371 - Pediatrics-Lab

Summer Semester (6 credit Hours)

• PHTA 2403 - Clinical Internship II
• PHTA 2413 - Clinical Internship III

Note:

*The prerequisite courses above MUST be completed by the end of the Spring semester in the year the student is applying for the PTA Program.

A College Algebra class is recommended for those planning to transfer to a 4- year institution.

Clinical placement may be subject to criminal background check, drug screening and other clinical facility policies.

Contact the PTA Program Director for advising after reviewing the PTA website at www.nwacc.edu/academics/pta.