Learning is planned as a progression of increasing complexity. The general education courses are supportive of the PTA courses. Therefore, all courses must be taken in sequence. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all areas of physical therapy and biology, and an evaluation of “Satisfactory” must be attained in clinical internship courses in order to progress. The faculty reserves the right to withdraw a student whose clinical performance is unsatisfactory. Attendance for class and clinical experience is required. Sixty-seven (67) semester hours are required for graduation from the PTA Program.
| Course | Title | Credit hours |
| BIO*211
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Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Spring |
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| PTA*120 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PTA*125 | Physical Therapy for Function | 4 |
| BIO*212 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG*101 | Composition | 3 |
| PSY*111 | General Psychology I |
3 |
| Summer |
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| PTA*220 | Introduction to the Physical Therapy Clinic | 1 |
| Fall |
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| PTA*230 | Physical Agents in Physical Therapy | 4 |
| PTA*235 | Kinesiology for Rehabilitation | 4 |
| Communications/Speech course** | 3 | |
| ENG*102 or 110 | Literature & Composition or Intro. to Literature | 3 |
| Elective | Mathematics** | 3 |
| Spring |
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| PTA*250 | Therapeutic Exercise | 5 |
| PTA*253 | Pathophysiology for Rehabilitation | 3 |
| PTA*258 | PTA in the Healthcare Arena | 2 |
| Elective | Arts/Humanities** | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science** | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| PTA*260 | Physical Therapy Seminar | 2 |
| PTA*262 | PTA Internship II | 5 |
| PTA*265 | PTA Internship III | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 67 |
** The general education requirements follow Naugatuck Valley Community College’s core requirements, and may vary from the core requirements at each consortium college. Refer to the college catalog to identify the required general education courses.
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