rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Physical Therapist Assistant | ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE Knowledge Credit Self-Directed Assessment Available Associate of Science Degree in Florida, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Minnesota CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Physical Therapist Assistant OBJECTIVE Graduates of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate’s Degree program know and can apply general education concepts and clinical technical skills in order to serve as a valuable member of a healthcare team. These individuals will demonstrate evidence-based care within the scope of practice of a PTA. Graduates will understand and value the therapeutic alliance between the patient/client and therapist, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, clinical decision-making, and diversity- awareness as these concepts relate to modern patient management. ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants pursuing admittance into the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program must complete the following steps in order to be deemed eligible for admission: 1. Applicants must achieve a score on the School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam (TEAS) that is acceptable for admission per the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam policy. 2. Applicants successful in completing the School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam (TEAS) must complete the following prior to being deemed eligible for consideration for admission: • Application • Background screening • Any additional program-specific requirements as specified at the time of enrollment. A health physical may be required and completed within the six months prior to internship/practicum as specified by the clinical facility. Current students in other programs wishing to transfer into a course of study requiring the admissions standards outlined above will be required to take or retake School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam (TEAS). Once the applicant file is complete, the University will schedule an interview between the applicant and Program Director or Clinical Education Coordinator. Students accepted into their program will receive written communication from the University. The University may choose two additional applicants as alternates to join the program if another applicant is deemed ineligible or decides not to begin classes. These two alternates must complete all the necessary steps for admission. Alternates will be guaranteed the opportunity for enrollment into the next cohort provided they remain eligible for admission. Students must attend programmatic orientation as well as general orientation or risk being removed from the cohort. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division English Composition (Required course) English Composition+ ENC1101 Communication (Select 1 course)+ Humanities (Select 1 course)+ Math / Natural Sciences (*Required, select 1 additional Math Course)+ *BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I *BSC2089C Human Anatomy and Physiology II Social Sciences (*Required, 1 Additional Course)+ General Psychology+ *PSY1012 See page 88 for General Education Course Selections. 8 4 4 14 CORE COURSES Lower Division HSC1531 PHT1000 PHT1100 PHT1200 PHT1300 PHT2000 PHT2500 PHT2600 PHT2650 PHT2700 PHT2800 Medical Terminology Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Therapeutic Interventions 4 6 4 Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – Lower Quarter 5 Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – Upper Quarter 5 Principles of Neuromuscular Physical Therapy Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical I Physical Therapy Practice Across the Lifespan Physical Therapy Practice for Special Populations Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical II Physical Therapist Assistant Capstone General Education Credits Core Credits Total Associate’s Degree Credits + Self-directed assessment available; see page 158 for details. This program is only available at the Central Pasco and Ocala campuses in Florida and the Brooklyn Park / Maple Grove campus in Minnesota. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, Florida applicants must successfully pass two background checks — one through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor and one meeting the Florida statutory definition of a Level 2 background check. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, Minnesota applicants must successfully pass two background checks — one through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor and one through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s Degree contains both online and residential courses and is designed to lead to careers in Florida and Minnesota. While this program is only offered at select campuses in those states, determinations regarding professional licensure or certification have been made for other states as displayed below. “Meets” means that the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification, or that there is no license or certification. “Does Not Meet” means that the program does not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. “Undetermined” means that Rasmussen was unable to determine, after reasonable efforts, whether the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. • Meets: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, U.S. Virgin Islands, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY • Does Not Meet: (none) • Undetermined: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands 4 This program meets the educational eligibility requirements to register for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Passing the licensure exam is required for state licensure in all jurisdictions. Other eligibility requirements may apply to state and national licenses and certifications; please verify your eligibility against applicable rules, which may change at any time. 4 8 4 4 13 2 34 59 93 50 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
