Physical Therapy Assistant Degree
Contact Information
Jane David
731-424-3520 ext. 214
jdavid@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Students completing the Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant Major will be able to start a rewarding career of helping individuals return to function after injury or disease. The PTA, who is a licensed professional, works under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTA’s may work in many different settings with a variety of patients.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with AAS | Experienced Salary Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $28,225 to $39,932 | $39,932 to $44,205 | 44% |
Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Accreditation Information
The Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant Major is accredited by the Commission on Physical Therapy Education, 1111 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22313 phone 703-683-3245. Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
Choose ONE Humanities Course
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Social and Behavioral Science Courses
PSY 102 General Psychology II
Natural Science or Mathematics Course
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Additional Required Courses
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
(Any of the previous courses may be taken prior to admission to the PTA Program.)
Physical Therapist Assistant courses
PTA courses are taken after formal admission to the PTA Program.
PTA 105 Introduction to Physical Therapy
PTA 115 Physical Therapy Procedures I
PTA 120 Physical Therapy Procedures II
PTA 140 Functional Anatomy
PTA 190 Clinical Education I
PTA 200 Musculoskeletal Conditions and Treatment
PTA 230 Neuromuscular Conditions and Treatment
PTA 250 Medical & Surgical Conditions & Treatment
PTA 260 Seminar I
PTA 270 Seminar II
PTA 290 Clinical Education II
The Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant Major requires 66 college level credits. This is a career program which was granted an exception to the 60 hour limit requirement reached through Tennessee Board of Regents consensus. The exception was granted due to additional hours needed to adequately cover the necessary learning outcomes and/or to meet national accreditation agency requirements. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| Fall | First Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2010 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| PSCI 1010 | Survey of Physical Science | 4 |
| PTA 105 | Intro to Physical Therapy I | 1 |
| PTA 115 | Physical Therapy Procedures I | 4 |
| PTA 140 | Functional Anatomy | 4 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Spring | Second Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2020 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PTA 120 | Physical Therapy Procedures II | 4 |
| PTA 200 | Musculoskeletal Conditions & Treatment | 4 |
| PTA 260 | Seminar I | 2 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Summer | Third Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 190 | Clinical Education I | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Fall | Fourth Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 230 | Neuromuscular Conditions and Treatments | 4 |
| PTA 250 | Medical/Surgical Conditions and Treatments | 4 |
| PSY 102 | General Psychology II | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Spring | Fifth Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 270 | Seminar II | 2 |
| PTA 290 | Clinical Education II | 10 |
| Total Credits | 12 |