54 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: a. 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. b. 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. This program requires specific immunizations prior to professional practice experience, which are listed in the program handbook. A health physical may be required 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 the School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam (TEAS). Once the applicant file is complete, the University will schedule an interview between the applicant and programmatic faculty. 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) 4 ENC1101 English Composition+ Communication (Select 1 course)+ 4 Humanities (Select 1 course)+ 4 Math / Natural Sciences (*Required, select 1 additional Math Course)+ 14 *BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I *BSC2089C Human Anatomy and Physiology II Social Sciences (*Required, 1 Additional Course)+ 8 *PSY1012 General Psychology+ See page 98 for General Education Course Selections. CORE COURSES Lower Division HSC1531 Medical Terminology 4 PHT1000 Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals 6 PHT1100 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Therapeutic Interventions 4 PHT1200 Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – Lower Quarter 5 PHT1300 Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – Upper Quarter 5 PHT2000 Principles of Neuromuscular Physical Therapy 4 PHT2500 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical I 8 PHT2600 Physical Therapy Practice Across the Lifespan 4 PHT2650 Physical Therapy Practice for Special Populations 4 PHT2700 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical II 13 PHT2800 Physical Therapist Assistant Capstone 2 General Education Credits 34 Core Credits 59 Total Associate’s Degree Credits 93 + Self-directed assessment available; see page 178 for details. This program is only available at the Ocala campus in Florida and the Hennepin/Anoka campus in Minnesota. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, Florida campus 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 campus 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. An additional background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. 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 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
