Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
PTAs work under the direction of physical therapists, helping to manage conditions such as back and neck injuries, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, strokes, multiple sclerosis, birth defects, injuries related to work and and sports, and many other conditions. You will work in a broad range of settings including hospitals, outpaitient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, extended care, sub-acute facilities, homes, schools, fitness centers, and sports training facilities.
On April 26, 2017, the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Morgan Community College was granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing toward full accreditation and may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Candidate for Accreditation is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation. This decision by CAPTE will allow Morgan Community College to admit an inaugural class of students to the newly developed Physical Therapist Assistant program in the fall 2017 semester.
Degree Requirements
Summer Year One
Medical Terminology is a variable credit course offered through the Colorado Community College System. Our program will accept a minimum one credit course to meet the program requirements. These courses must be completed before the technical phase of the program.
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| HPR 178 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Fall Year One
| PTA 110 | Basic Patient Care in Physical Therapy | 5 |
| PTA 131 | Professional Communication I | 1 |
| PTA 115 | Principles and Practices of Physical Therapy | 2 |
| HPR 117 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| PTA 124 | Rehab Principles of Medical I | 2 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Year One
| PTA 120 | Modalities in Physical Therapy | 5 |
| PTA 134 | Rehab Principles of Medical II | 2 |
| PTA 141 | Professional Communication II | 1 |
| PTA 140 | Clinical Kinesiology | 5 |
| PTA 135 | Principles of Electrical Stimulation | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer Year Two
| PTA 280 | PTA Internship I | 4 |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Fall Year Two
| PTA 230 | Orthopedic Assessment and Management Techniques | 5 |
| PTA 240 | Neurologic Assessment and Management Techniques | 5 |
| PTA 205 | Psychosocial Issues in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PTA 251 | Professional Communication III | 1 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I: SS3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Year Two