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Program Description: Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) perform physical therapy interventions and other duties under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist (PT). Physical therapy involves managing movement dysfunction and enhancing physical function and ability. This is achieved by restoring, maintaining, and promoting optimal physical function and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. PTAs are expected to collect data and implement interventions within the PT's plan of care for patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neurological, and integumentary diagnoses. This is done to help prevent onset, progression, symptoms, and/or functional limitations that may result. This information is communicated to the supervising PT, both verbally and written. This program is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1488; (703) 706-3245. Students working toward admission into a Health Sciences Program are required to declare General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences degree as their major until they are officially accepted into a program. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a specific health science program of study as these programs have additional requirements that must be met. The following items are required by health sciences programs, but deadlines may vary by program. Please see division and program websites for specific details.

• Completed and submitted immunizations prior to submitting an application

• Proof of health insurance

• Criminal background check

• Drug screen

• Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers

• Completed health data form

• Verification of annual tuberculosis status

• Completed program information session

Technical Standards: Health Sciences programs establish technical standards and essential functions to insure that students have the abilities required to participate and potentially be successful in all aspects of the respective programs. Students are required to meet published technical standards and essential functions for the program. See specific program website for details. Additional Requirements: Each program has specific admission requirements - see program website for detailed information.

Use this Program Map to choose courses with your college advisor and track your progress towards milestones and completion of program.

Program Map

Physical Therapist Assistant Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Contact:

Health Sciences www.austincc.edu/health

Eastview Campus: Phone: 512.223.5700

or toll-free 888.626.1697 Round Rock Campus: Phone: 512.223.0220

Email: healthsciences@austincc.edu

Department Website: www.austincc.edu/health/ptha/

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Pre-Degree Requirements

Program Specific Reading and Writing Placement Placements based on TSI

Mathematics Placement Placements based on TSI

Students working toward admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program are required to declare General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences Associate of Science degree as their major until they are officially accepted to the program.

□ Basic Developmental Courses □ ESOL Courses □ INRW Courses

□ MATD-0332 - Basic Math Skills □ MATD-042x/032x – ALEKS Sequence □ MATD-0385/0485 – Developing

Mathematical Thinking Not prerequisite for MATH-1314/1324

□ MATD-0370 – Elementary Algebra □ MATD-0390 – Intermediate Algebra Take MATD-0370 and 0390 to prepare for MATH-1314/1324

Pre-Degree Courses CR Advising Notes

ENGL 1301 – English Composition I 3 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

HPRS 1106 – Essemtials of Medical Terminology 1

Mathematics 3 Select from the appropriate section of the Core Curriculum Course List.

Biology 2404 – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4 Students that have completed A&P 1 and A&P 2 can request these courses as a substitution.

PSYC 2301 – Introduction to Psychology 3

PTHA 1409 – Introduction to Physical Therapy 4

This course is a petition-only course. The petition form, petition dates, and additional course information can be found at: www.austincc.edu/health/ptha/ptha1409info.php. The petition period is during the semester preceding the course start date. A strong background with medical terminology is recommended.

18 Pre-Degree Hours / Meet with your advisor

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters

Semester 1 CR Advising Notes

PTHA 1321 – Pathophysiology for PTA 3 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

PTHA 1413 – Functional Anatomy 4 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

PTHA 1225 – Communcations in Health Care 2 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

9 Program Semester Hours / Meet with advisor

Semester 2

PTHA 1431 - Physical Agents 4 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

PTHA 22205 - Neurology 2 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

Speech 1311 - Communication for Healthcare Professionals

3 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions. OR select a speech course from the Component Area Option section of the Core Curriculum Course List.

PTHA 2409 – Therapeutic Exercise 4 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

13 Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor

Semester 3

PTHA 1361 – Clinical – Physical Therapy Assistant 3 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions. This clinical rotation occurs in the last six weeks of the semester. It is 40 hours per week for six weeks.

PSYC 2314 – Human Growth and Development 3 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

PTHA 2435 – Rehabilitation Techniques 4 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

PTHA 2431 – Management of Neurological Disorders 4 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

15 Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor

Semester 4

Language, Philosophy and Culture OR Creative Arts 3 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

PTHA 2239 – Professional Issues 2 CAPSTONE COURSE

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Career & Transfer Resources ACC’s Career & Transfer websites provide detailed, guided information on career exploration and transfer. www.austincc.edu/career www.austincc.edu/transfer

For further information regarding this specific program, please see the Career & Transfer Resources supplement provided in the next section of this Program Map.

Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions.

PTHA 2360 – Clinical – Physical Therapy Assistant 3 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions. This clinical rotation occurs in the middle six weeks of the semester. It is 40 hours per week for six weeks.

PTHA 2361 – Clinical – Physical Therapy Assistant 3 Prerequisites – See Course Descriptions. This clinical rotation occurs in the last six weeks of the semester. It is 40 hours per week for six weeks. ACHIEVEMENT: Associate of Applied Science degree

11 Program Semester Hours

Total Program Hours: 65

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Program Map

Physical Therapist Assistant Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Career & Transfer Resources Updated 8/18/17

Career Information Physical therapy personnel are needed in hospitals of all types, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, home health, schools, and nursing homes. Clinics and community health agencies also offer employment opportunities. Texas requires a passing score on the national licensure exam after graduation in order to practice as a PTA. Upon applying to take the licensing examination, the graduate will have to answer questions about his/her drug, alcohol, psychiatric, and/or conviction history for determination of eligibility to take the national licensing exam. For questions regarding these matters, contact the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners about eligibility for a license in the State of Texas. Common Job Titles Physical Therapist Assistants (includes Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Nurse Aide) Regional Labor Market Information Physical Therapist Assistants: New workers generally start around $28,969. Normal pay for Physical Therapist Assistants is $68,986 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $84,037. Over the last year, 62 companies have posted 533 jobs for Physical Therapist Assistants in this region. There are currently 322 Physical Therapist Assistants that are employed in Austin-Round Rock, TX. Source: https://austincc.emsicc.com/careers/physical-therapist-assistant Career and labor market research tools (see Quick Reference Guide at http://www.austincc.edu/career): EMSI: https://austincc.emsicc.com/, Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/, O*NET: https://www.onetonline.org/

Career Resources: ACC’s career services website provides information on career exploration and employment at http://www.austincc.edu/career. Students are encouraged to consult with their area of study advisor for additional career assistance. The above information is provided as a guide and reference tool for occupations related to this program. This is not a guarantee of job placement in any of these occupations after successful completion of an ACC program. The common job titles listed are representative titles and are provided for career research. These are not the only occupations possible in this area of study.

Transfer Information The Physical Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science prepares students to directly enter the workforce as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Transfer Guides: The universities listed here do not constitute an ACC endorsement. Transfer course evaluations and determination of what courses will count toward a bachelor’s degree are made by the receiving transfer institution. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Bridge PTA to DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy programs: https://shp.utmb.edu/PhysicalTherapy/BridgePTA-DPT.asp Admissions Criteria:

• A Bachelor's degree & all prerequisite coursework with a grade C or better by January of the year in which you wish to begin the DPT program.

• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a licensed PTA is required. Work experience must be completed by January of the year in which you wish to begin the DPT program.

• Minimum GPAs: o 3.0 Overall o 3.0 PTA Program o 3.0 Math/Science -all courses coded MATH, BIOL, CHEM, PHYS (Kinesiology & Statistics courses are not included in

this calculation) A Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) is an option for students who have earned an AAS degree who want to complete a 4-year degree. These degrees apply non-transferable courses and work experience towards the degree. You still must meet general education requirements and take upper level courses. Texas State University: http://www.owls.txstate.edu/undergraduate-degrees/applied-arts-sciences.html

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Concordia University Texas: http://www.concordia.edu/academics/college-of-business-and-communication/baas-in-business.html Tarleton State University: http://www.tarleton.edu/degrees/bachelors/baas-business/ Texas A&M University - Central Texas: https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/undergraduate/business-management.html Texas Tech University: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/universitystudies/prospective_students/baas.php Additional Transfer Resources: ACC’s transfer website provides information on additional colleges & universities: http://www.austincc.edu/transferguides. Students are encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor, area of study advisor, and/or their chosen transfer institution to ensure courses taken at ACC will apply toward their bachelor's degree program.