Nov 16, 2024  
2024-25 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
2024-25 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog/Student Handbook

Physical Therapist Assistant Program (AAS)


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Health Sciences Division

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Major: Physical Therapist Assistant
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 69

Program Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a 2-year, five-semester program leading to an Associate Degree in Applied Science and eligibility to sit for the National Physical Therapy Assistant Exam. For Physical Therapist Assistants, the program consists of general education courses, science and physical therapist assistant courses taught at the College, off-campus facilities, and in multiple clinical education sites throughout the area.

Sample Pathway - Physical Therapist Assistant


Please see your advisor for possible course substitutions.

Pre-PTA First Year - Spring Semester - 10 Credits


Complete the application to PTA program IF eligible - Achieve & TEAS

Pre-PTA First Year - Summer Semester - 4 Credits


PTA First Year - Fall Semester - 10 Credits


Students accepted into the PTA program will enroll in the following courses.

PTA - First Year - Spring Semester - 8 Credits


Students accepted into the PTA program will enroll in the following courses.

PTA First Year - Summer Semester - 10 Credits


Students accepted into the PTA program will enroll in the following courses.

PTA Second Year - Fall Semester - 8 Credits


Students accepted into the PTA program will enroll in the following courses.

PTA Second Year - Spring Semester - 10 Credits


Students accepted into the PTA program will enroll in the following courses.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Health Sciences Division