The Clarkson College online Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree offers an advanced curriculum that prepares both new PTA graduates and currently practicing PTAs the opportunity to enhance their PTA practice and marketability in the field.
The Bachelor's degree in PTA option opens doors to new opportunities for PTA professionals. The curriculum is focused on advanced interventions and leadership growth to elevate your practice by building a comprehensive multi-system approach to patient care. The advanced courses are centered around manual skills for orthopedic, neurological and cardiopulmonary care, outcome measures and evidence-based practice, and leadership in the health care environment. During the program, students will attend two to three on-campus experiences to complete hands-on skills with expert faculty.
As a graduate of the program, you will have the advanced leadership, therapeutic skills and evidence-based knowledge to progress in your current role in the physical therapy field.
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
◊ IC Core - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
PTA 150 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration I | 1 |
PTA 260 - Evidence-Based Practice and Ethics in Physical Therapy | 3 |
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
HM 180 - Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
BU 262 - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
PTA-250 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration II | 1 |
PTA 330 - Advanced Neurological & Cardiopulmonary Interventions | 3 |
PTA 335 - Advanced Musculoskeletal System Interventions | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
EA Core - Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy | 3 |
BI 122 - Nutrition Science | 3 |
PTA 350 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration III | 1 |
PTA 307 - Outcome Measures & Reporting for the PTA | 3 |
PTA 370 - Acute to Chronic Care in Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 13 |
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
HU Core - Humanities | 3 |
BU 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
◊ PTA 450 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration IV | 1 |
PTA 405 - Advanced Multiple System Intervention and Care through the Lifespan | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 10 |
Total Semester Hours - 48
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
◊ IC Core - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
PTA 150 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration I | 1 |
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
Total Semester Hours | 7 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
BU 262 - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
PTA-250 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration II | 1 |
PTA 335 - Advanced Musculoskeletal System Interventions | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 7 |
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
EA Core - Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy | 3 |
PTA 307 - Outcome Measures & Reporting for the PTA | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 6 |
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
PTA 260 - Evidence-Based Practice and Ethics in Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
HM 180 - Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
BI 122 - Nutrition Science | 3 |
PTA 330 - Advanced Neurological & Cardiopulmonary Interventions | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 8 |
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
HU Core - Humanities | 3 |
PTA 350 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration III | 1 |
PTA 370 - Acute to Chronic Care in Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 7 |
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
BU 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
◊ PTA 450 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration IV | 1 |
PTA 405 - Advanced Multiple System Intervention and Care through the Lifespan | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 7 |
Total Semester Hours - 48
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$59,770
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020)
Employment for Physical Therapist Assistants is the 7th fastest growing occupation and is projected to grow 33% for 2019-2029.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020
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