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Introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant. Forty-eight lecture hours per semester.

A survey of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other visual arts from the 14th century to the present. Three hours lecture per week.

Study of the pathophysiology of diseases/conditions encountered in physical therapy. Forty-eight lecture hours per semester.

The application of basic patient handling, functional skills, communication, and selected data collection techniques. Forty-eight lecture hours and sixty-four lab hours per semester.

The relationship of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems to normal and abnormal movement. Forty-eight lecture hours and sixty-four lab hours per semester.

Biophysical principles, physiological effects, efficacy, and application of physical agents. Forty-eight lecture hours and ninety-six lab hours per semester.

Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to neurological conditions. Thirty-two lecture hours per semester.

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Two hundred forty clinical hours.

Discussion of professional issues and behaviors related to clinical practice; preparation for transition into the workforce. Sixteen lecture hours and forty-eight lab hours per semester.

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Two hundred forty clinical hours.