Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

Location(s): Kansas City Kansas Community College

PROGRAM/CIP CODE: PTAS.AAS/51.0806

CREDITS REQUIRED: 69

DIVISION: Health Professions & Public Safety

CONTACT: pta@kckcc.edu

ACCREDITATION: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (CAPTE). www.capteonline.org

Mission

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, in accordance with the mission of Kansas City Kansas Community College, is dedicated to supporting each student in developing the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to successfully practice as a physical therapist assistant.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

This is a selective admission program. Application to the program does not constitute admission.
Minimum 2.75 GPA in program required courses and completion of pre-requisites (* below).
Application deadline is April 15th for Fall start and October 15th for Spring start.
Contact program advisor for application, full requirements, and program-specific advising.

General Requirements

ENGL 0101 - Composition I (T►) 3 Credit Hours
COMS 0151 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
OR
PSYC 0101 - Psychology (T►) 3 Credit Hours
COMS 0201 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hours
MATH 0104 - Intermediate Algebra(T►) 3 Credit Hours ** or higher
BIOL 0143 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (T►) 5 Credit Hours ***
OR
BIOL 0141 - Human Anatomy and Laboratory (T►) 4 Credit Hours *** AND
BIOL 0271 - Physiology (T►) 3 Credit Hours ***

Total Hours for General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 17

**Math sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement.

Program Requirements

PSYC 0202 - Child Development(T►) 3 Credit Hours
OR
PSYC 0203 - Human Development (T►) 3 Credit Hours
PHTR 0160 - Musculoskeletal: Lower Extremity 5 Credit Hours
PHTR 0165 - Clinical Skills I 2 Credit Hours
PHTR 0170 - Fundamentals of Treatment Procedures 5 Credit Hours
PHTR 0180 - Clinical Skills II 2 Credit Hours
PHTR 0195 - Clinical Skills III 3 Credit Hours
PHTR 0220 - Pathophysiology for Rehabilitation 5 Credit Hours
PHTR 0230 - Musculoskeletal: Spine and Special Topics 5 Credit Hours
PHTR 0240 - Clinical Skills IV 6 Credit Hours
PHTR 0245 - Clinical Skills V 6 Credit Hours
PHTR 0250 - Musculoskeletal: Upper Extremity 5 Credit Hours
PHTR 0275 - Neuromuscular Rehabilitation 5 Credit Hours

Total Hours for Program Requirements: 52

Total Hours for an Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Credit Hours: 69

Course Sequence

PTA program sequence is subject to change without notice

Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

Location(s): Kansas City Kansas Community College

Mission

Requirements for Admission to the Program

General Requirements

Total Hours for General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 17

Program Requirements

Total Hours for Program Requirements: 52

Total Hours for an Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Credit Hours: 69

Course Sequence

Prerequisites - Prior to Admission

PTA Program - Semester 1

PTA Program-Semester 2

PTA Program-Semester 3

PTA Program-Semester 4