Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Health Sciences
Location(s): General education courses are offered at all BC locations. Program specific courses are at the North Campus.
Program Entrance Requirements: This is a limited access program. Students are required to complete a supplemental application and meet specific criteria. There are a limited number of students admitted to the program each year. Please click here for admissions requirements.
Program Description: The Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Science program is a limited access program which is delivered to students at Broward College (BC) North Campus. The program provides the student with the opportunity to develop technical skills relative to physical therapy through planned clinical, classroom, and laboratory experiences. The graduate will be prepared to provide a variety of services under the direction and guidance of a supervising physical therapist. Visit program’s website for additional information. The clinical education component of the program is managed by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education.
Additional Program Information
The program is a full-time day program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). A licensing examination is required upon completion of the two- year program and the Physical Therapist Assistant shall be eligible for an appropriate membership category in the American Physical Therapy Association.
In order to successfully progress through the Physical Therapist Assistant program, students must meet all affective, cognitive, and psychomotor objectives, achieve a grade of “C” or above in all program courses, a grade of “S” in all clinical practicums, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Although there are no courses required prior to applying, admissions preference will be given to those students with the highest number of points, based on the published Admission Criteria, which awards points for the successful completion of the general education courses listed below. See the Health Science Admission Criteria for additional details.
- Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Science 2153
- Bachelor of Applied Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| MGF1130 | MATHEMATICAL THINKING 1 | 3.00 |
| or MAC1105 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
| or MAC1105C | COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
| or STA2023 | STATISTICS | |
| HSC1531 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 3.00 |
| BSC2085 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | 3.00 |
| BSC2085L | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY | 1.00 |
| BSC2086 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | 3.00 |
| BSC2086L | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LABORATORY | 1.00 |
| PHT1103 | ANATOMY FOR THE PT ASSISTANT | 2.00 |
| PHT1103L | ANATOMY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTING LAB | 1.00 |
| PHT1200 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3.00 |
| PHT1200L | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY LAB | 1.00 |
| PHT1300 | SURVEY OF PATHOLOGICAL DEFICITS | 3.00 |
| PHT1310 | SURVEY OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DEFICITS | 2.00 |
| PHT1020 | THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION FOR THE PT ASSISTANT | 2.00 |
| PHT1211 | DISABILITIES AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES I | 3.00 |
| PHT1211L | DISABILITIES AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES I LAB | 2.00 |
| PHT1801L | CLINICAL PRACTICE I | 2.00 |
| PHT2224 | DISABILITIES & THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES II | 4.00 |
| PHT2224L | DISABILITIES AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES II LAB | 2.00 |
| PHT1350 | BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR PT ASSISTANTS | 1.00 |
| PHT2120 | APPLIED KINESIOLOGY | 3.00 |
| PHT2120L | APPLIED KINESIOLOGY LAB | 1.00 |
| PHT2162 | SURVEY OF NEUROLOGICAL DEFICITS | 3.00 |
| PHT2810L | CLINICAL PRACTICE II | 5.00 |
| PHT2704 | REHABILITATION PROCEDURES | 3.00 |
| PHT2704L | REHABILITATIVE PROCEDURES LAB | 1.00 |
| PHT2820L | CLINICAL PRACTICE III | 5.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| PHT2931 | TRANSITION SEMINAR | 2.00 |
| Total Credits | 74 | |
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These are recommended math courses. If a student places into MAC1105C COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA instead of MAC1105, please note MAC1105C is a 5-credit course. Students who register for MAC1105C must see an advisor to discuss their academic plan.
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PSY2012 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY is not included in the overall program credit hours and therefore students may not be eligible for Federal Financial Aid for this specific course.
Notes: Upon successful completion of PHT1200 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY and PHT1200L INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY LAB, students will have met the Health Careers Core objectives.
See General Education course information here.
Successful completion of the courses within this program meets the College's Digital Literacy requirement.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses:
- Physical Therapist Assistant License
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Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will:
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- Graduates will demonstrate proficiency with professionalism in terms of service, clinical outcomes, and safety.
- Graduates will competently communicate with clarity to a group of his / her peers.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate skills in applying for job positions upon graduation, including conducting themselves at an interview, preparing a job resume, etc.
- Graduates will demonstrate mastery of entry-level physical therapist assistant skills.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of sonography practice.