Physical Therapist Assistant Degree
PPCC will be offering an Associates of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant for those interested in starting their careers in the field. The Associates of Applied Science Degree is required to sit for the licensure examination.
Graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
Pike Peak Community College is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist assistant education program from CAPTE. On 6 December 2021, the program submitted an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the technical phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in technical courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
A two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Physical Therapist Assistant is a terminal degree designed to make graduates ready and eligible for State Licensure and examination if required.
Earning your Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant will prepare you to:
- Sit for Licensure examination
- Work under the supervision of a physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe, and
professional manner. - Implement a comprehensive treatment plan developed by a physical therapist
promoting optimal outcomes for patients. - Recognize the relationship between concepts learned from liberal arts and basic
science coursework and physical therapy knowledge and skills. - Demonstrate effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication in a culturally
competent manner with patients and their families, colleagues, other health care
providers, and the public. - Interact skillfully with patients across the life span.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and life-long learning
Transfer Options
After earning your degree from Pikes Peak Community College, you may complete your Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant or bridge to a Physical Therapy Program.
Program Articulation Pending Accreditation
Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant
Semester 1(Summer for prerequisites if not taken already)Course & Credit Hours |
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BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab SC1 4 Credit Hour(s) |
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PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics with Lab SC1 4 Credit Hour(s) |
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HPR 1039 - Medical Terminology 2 Credit Hour(s) |
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MAT 1140 - Career Math 3 Credit Hour(s) |
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13 Credit Hours |
Semester 2 (Fall 1st Year)Course & Credit Hours |
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PTA 1010 - Basic Patient Care in Physical Therapy 5 Credit Hour(s) |
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ENG 1021 English Composition I 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1020 Technical Writing I 3 Credit Hour(s) (PREFERED COURSE) |
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PTA 1024 - Rehab Principles of Medical I 2 Credit Hour(s) |
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PTA 1031 - Professional Communications I 1 Credit Hour(s) |
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PTA 1015 - Principles & Practices of Physical Therapy 2 Credit Hour(s) |
| HPR 1017 - Anatomical Kinesiology 3 Credit Hour(s) |
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16 Credit Hours |
Semester 3 (Spring 1st Year)Course & Credit Hours |
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PTA 1020 - Modalities in Physical Therapy 5 Credit Hour(s) |
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PTA 1034 - Rehab Principles of Medical II 2 Credit Hour(s) |
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PTA 1041 - Professional Communications II 1 Credit Hour(s) |
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PTA 1040 - Clinical Kinesiology 5 Credit Hour(s) |
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COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s) |
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16 Credit Hours |
Semester 4 (Summer 2nd Year)Course & Credit Hours |
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PTA 2080 - Internship I 4 Credit Hour(s) |
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PSY 1001 - General Psychology I SS3 3 Credit Hour(s) |
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7 Credit Hours |
Semester 5 (Fall 2nd Year) |
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PTA 2005 - Psychosocial Issues in Health Care 2 Credit Hour(s |
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PTA 2030 - Orthopedic Assessment & Management Techniques 5 Credit Hour(s) |
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PTA 2040 - Neurologic Assessment & Management Techniques 5 Credit Hour(s) |
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PTA 2051 - Professional Communications III 1 Credit Hour(s) |
| 13 Credit Hours |
Semester 6 (Spring 2nd Year) |
| PTA 2078 - PTA Seminar 2 Credit Hour(s) |
| PTA 2081 - PTA Internship II 5 Credit Hour(s) |
| PTA 2082 - PTA Internship III 5 Credit Hour(s) |
| 12 Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours: 77 |