Accreditation InformationThe Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Lone Star College - Montgomery is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue #100, Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: ; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 936-273-7470 or email . Show
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| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
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| ENGL 101 | Critical Reading & Writing | 3 |
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| BIOL 181 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
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| BIOL 182 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
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| COMM 101 | Intro to Oral Communication | 3 |
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| HLTH 225 | Clinical Kinesiology | 3 |
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| PSY 101 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
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| PSY 209 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
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1st Year Spring Semester
- Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:50 pm
- Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (optional open lab until 2:30 pm)
- Online course - PTA 100 - 1st 8 weeks
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
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| PTA 100 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 1 | Admission to the PTA Program |
| PTA 101 | Principles of Patient Care | 2 | Admission to the PTA Program |
| PTA 102 | Patient Care Skills & Assessment | 3 | Admission to the PTA Program |
| PTA 110 | Physical Agents in Rehabilitation I | 2 | Admission to the PTA Program |
| PTA 111 | Application of Physical Agents I | 3 | Admission to the PTA Program |
| PTA 120 | Foundations of Therapeutic Exercise | 3 | Admission to the PTA Program |
| PTA 121 | Therapeutic Exercise for Orthopedic Conditions | 3 | Admission to the PTA Program |
1st Year Summer Semester
- Full time clinicals: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 4-6 weeks (must complete 160 contact hours). Begins the Monday after finals (May) and lasts through June.
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
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| PTA 140 | Clinical Experience I | 4 | Completion of all previous PTA courses with a "C" or better |
1st Year Fall Semester
- Monday: 10:00 am - 2:50 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 2:50 pm (PTA 230 is a Hybrid = online as well as face-to-face once a week on Wednesday)
- Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:50 pm (optional open lab until 3:30 pm)
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
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| PTA 210 | Physical Agents in Rehabilitation II | 3 | Completion of all previous PTA courses with a "C" or better |
| PTA 211 | Application of Physical Agents II | 3 | Completion of all previous PTA courses with a "C" or better |
| PTA 220 | Concepts in Rehabilitation | 4 | Completion of all previous PTA courses with a "C" or better |
| PTA 221 | Rehabilitation Techniques | 3 | Completion of all previous PTA courses with a "C" or better |
| PTA 230 | PTA Pathophysiology | 3 | Completion of all previous PTA courses with a "C" or better |
2nd Year Spring Spring Semester
- Meet on campus 4-6 different days for 4-6 hours
- Full time clinicals: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (must complete 240 contact hours). Begins 3rd week of January, lasts 6 weeks.
- Full time clinicals: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (must complete 240 contact hours). Begins in March, lasts 6 weeks.
Note: Clinicals will encompass a need to travel within a radius of up to 90 miles from Heartland Community College.
This schedule is subject to change based on needs of students, program, and institution.
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
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| PTA 240 | Clinical Experience II | 10 | Completion of all previous PTA courses with a "C" or better |
| PTA 250 | Clinical Seminar | 2 | Completion of all previous PTA courses with a "C" or better |
Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.
What is the best major for physical therapy assistant?
Before attending physical therapy school, you must first earn a bachelor's degree. There isn't one single best major for someone aspiring to be a physical therapist to pursue, though many physical therapists choose kinesiology, exercise science or athletic training as their undergraduate major.
Which physical therapy assistant setting pays the most?
The top paying industry for PTA jobs is in nursing care facilities. There, you can expect to make, $64,030 on average. The lowest paying industry is in a physician's office, where you'll earn $52,210.
What is a PTAs?
Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses to regain movement and manage pain.
How much does a PTA make an hour in Arkansas?
Salaries by years of experience in Arkansas.
