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PROGRAM SEQUENCE
The program sequence is as follows (assuming only the completion of prerequisite courses):
First Year
Spring Semester Credits Required |
| HSC 1531 |
Medical Terminology |
2 |
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| PHI 2600 |
Ethics |
3 |
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| OTH 1001 |
Introduction to OT |
3 |
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| OTH 2300C |
Psychosocial OT |
3 |
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| OTH 1520C |
Pediatric OT/Lab |
3 |
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| Summer Semester |
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| BSC 2086C |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
5 |
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| OTH 1800 |
Level I: Psychosocial |
1 |
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| OTH 1802 |
Level I: Physical Dysfunction |
1 |
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Second Year
Fall Semester |
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| HSC 2554 |
Human Diseases |
3 |
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| MAT 1033 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
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| OTH 2420C |
Physical Dysfunction/Lab |
4 |
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| OTH 1014C |
Functional Anat &
Kines/Lab I |
4 |
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| Spring Semester |
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| OTH 2124C |
Therapeutic Exercises |
2 |
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| OTH 1019C |
Functional Anat &
Kines/Lab II |
4 |
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| OTH 2121C |
Activity Analysis/Lab |
4 |
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| OTH 2933 |
Intro to Clinicals |
1 |
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| Summer Semester |
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| OTH 2841 |
Level II: Psychosocial* |
6 |
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| OTH 2840 |
Level II: Physical Dysfunction* |
6 |
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| NOTE: All academic courses must be completed before attempting Level II clinical fieldwork. Level II fieldwork must be completed within 20 months after academic work is completed. |
| PROGRAM CURRICULUM |
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Credits Required |
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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17 |
| COMMUNICATIONS |
3 |
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| ENC 1101 |
College Composition |
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| MATHEMATICS (one course) |
3 |
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Option I
MGF 1106
Option II
MAT 1033 |
AS
Mathematics for Liberal Arts I
AAS
Intermediate Algebra |
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| HUMANITIES |
3 |
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| PHI 2600 |
Ethics |
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| SOCIAL SCIENCES |
3 |
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| PSY 2012 |
General Psychology |
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| NATURAL SCIENCES |
5 |
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| BSC 2085 C |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
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| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS |
|
53 |
| BSC 2086C |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
5 |
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| HSC 1000 |
Introduction to Allied Health |
1 |
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| HSC 1531 |
Medical Terminology |
2 |
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| HSC 2554 |
Principles of Disease 3 |
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| OTH 1001 |
Introduction to Occupational
Therapy |
3 |
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| OTH 1014C |
Functional Anatomy and
Kinesiology I |
4 |
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| OTH 1019C |
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology II |
4 |
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| OTH 1520C |
Pediatric Occupational Therapy |
3 |
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| OTH 1800 |
Level I Fieldwork, Psychosocial |
1 |
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| OTH 1802 |
Level I Fieldwork, Physical
Dysfunction |
1 |
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| OTH 2131C |
Activity Analysis/Lab |
4 |
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| OTH 2300C |
Psychosocial Occupational
Therapy |
3 |
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| OTH 2420C |
Physical Dysfunction/Lab |
4 |
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| OTH 2124C |
Therapeutic Exercises/Lab |
2 |
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| OTH 2840 |
Level II Fieldwork, Physical
Dysfunction |
6 |
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| OTH 2841 |
Level II Fieldwork, Psychosocial |
6 |
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| OTH 2933 |
Introduction to Clinicals |
1 |
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| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
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70 |
OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Programs: AS-5160 & AAS-5160
MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Programs: AS-5120 & AAS-5120
OFFICE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Programs: AS-5140 & AAS-5140
This program is designed to prepare workers for employment in office management and supervisory positions. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills to enable them to expedite and facilitate the maintenance and production of correspondence and records, telecommunications, office budgets, filing and assisting in the administration of policy. The program choices allow students to specialize in their preferred area of work.
Students scoring below required levels on state mandated placement tests in English, reading, and mathematics are required to enroll in and complete the appropriate College Preparatory
course(s) before enrolling in some program requirement courses.
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Credits Required |
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
|
17 |
| COMMUNICATIONS |
3 |
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| ENC 1101 |
College Composition I |
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| MATHEMATICS (one course) |
3 |
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Option I
MGF 1106
Option II
MTB 1103 |
AS
Mathematics for Liberal Arts I
AAS
Business Mathematics |
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| HUMANITIES (one course) |
3 |
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| HUM 2020 |
Introduction to Humanities |
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ARH 1050
HUM 2250 MUL
1010
PHI 2010
PHI 2600 PHI 2100
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Introduction to Art History I
Contemporary Humanities
Music Appreciation
Introduction to Philosophy
Ethics
Logic |
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| SOCIAL SCIENCES (one course) |
3 |
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PSY 2012
SYG 2000 |
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology |
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| NATURAL SCIENCES (one course) |
3 |
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BSC 1005C
PSC 1121 GLY 1001
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Survey of Biological Science
Survey of Physical Science Survey of Earth Science
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| HEALTH |
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2 |
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| HLP 1081 |
Wellness Concepts |
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| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS |
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30 |
| ACG 2001 |
Principles of Financial Accounting I |
3 |
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| CGS 1100 |
Business Applications on
Microcomputers
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3 |
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| OST 1142C |
Microcomputer Keyboarding I |
3 |
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| OST 1143C |
Microcomputer Keyboarding II |
3 |
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| OST 2144C |
Microcomputer Keyboarding III |
3 |
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| OST 1335 |
Business Communications |
3 |
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| OST 1711C |
Word Processing Concepts and Applications
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3 |
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| OST 2402C |
Office Procedures and Management |
3 |
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| ACG 2450 |
Microcomputer Accounting |
3 |
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| OST 2723C |
Word Processing Systems
Management |
3 |
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| PROGRAM OPTIONS (select one option) |
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| Administrative Office System Technology |
|
16 |
| INP 1301 |
Human Relations in Business
and Industry |
3 |
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| OST 1271 |
Speedwriting/Notetaking |
3 |
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| OST 2212 |
Speedwriting Dictation and
Transcription |
3 |
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| OST 1601C |
Machine Dictation and
Transcription |
3 |
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| Elective
- Any course(s) |
4 |
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| Medical Office Technology |
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16 |
| HSC 1531 |
Medical Terminology |
2 |
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| OST 2471 |
Medical Office Issues |
3 |
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| OST 2461C |
Medical Office Procedures and
Management |
3 |
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| OST 1611C |
Medical Transcription I |
3 |
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| Elective
- Any course(s) |
5 |
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Office Management Technology
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16
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INP 1301
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Human Relations in Business and Industry
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3
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MAN 2021
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Principles of Management
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3
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OST 1271
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Speedwriting and Notetaking
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3
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OST 1601C
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Machine Dictation and Transcription
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3
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Elective - Any course(s)
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4
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TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS
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63
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Programs: AS-5540 & AAS-5540
The purpose of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) is to graduate students with the knowledge, clinical competency, and integrity to positively impact their patients and profession. As an integrated two-year curriculum, the program offers the students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science degree with immediate entry into a rewarding career upon successful completion of the licensure exam.
The OTA program prepares students for careers as members of the health care team who provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA provides treatment to patients with various diagnoses to relieve pain and/or improve function via therapeutic application of heat, cold, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, exercise, gait, and functional activity.
PTAs are licensed professionals who work in settings where Physical Therapists are employed. They work in hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation centers, school systems, sports teams, home health agencies, and other qualified facilities.
The PTA program is a 74 credit hour A.S. and A.A.S. degree program, which trains and qualifies graduates to work in the physical therapist assistant field. This is a limited access program; students are admitted to the program by a selective admission process with 18 students accepted once a year. Students seeking admission must first be admitted to the college and complete prerequisite courses.
The PTA program is offered on the Winter Haven campus. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday and include both day and evening hours. Program requirements are rigorous. Students must make the program commitment their first priority to ensure success.
ACCREDITATION
Polk Community College has achieved accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. Graduates of the PTA program are eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination for licensure as registered Physical Therapist Assistants.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
The following are minimum requirements for consideration
for admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. |
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1 |
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Acceptance to Polk Community College as a credit student with all required admission documents received by the
Registrar. |
| 2. |
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At the time of application, an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher. |
| 3. |
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At the time of application and admission, a GPA of 2.00 or higher in all prerequisite courses with a
grade of "C" or better in each course. |
| 4. |
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Completion of any required college prep courses. |
| 5. |
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Completion of the following prerequisite courses at the time of application: |
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ENC 1101 College Composition I
MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra (or MAC courses)
BSC 2085C Anatomy and Physiology I |
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6. |
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Completion of the following prerequisite course work that may be in progress during the application
semester: |
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HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
PHI 2600 Ethics
HSC 1000 Introduction to Allied Health
BSC 2086C Anatomy and Physiology II
HSC 2554* Human Disease
*May be taken before entering program or during first year/Fall semester |
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7. |
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.Verification of at least 50 volunteer/observation/ employment hours in a physical therapy setting. |
| 8. |
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Submission of a complete and accurate Physical Therapist Assistant Program application to Student
Services during the application period of November 1 to February 15 for the following Fall class. |
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE DURING THIS PERIOD AT STUDENT SERVICES.
The application must contain all the above listed requirements in order for it to be sent to the Selection Committee. Therefore, it is IMPERATIVE that a student wishing to be considered for a position in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program meet with an academic advisor to assure compliance with the above requirements. |
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are to be completed prior to the first summer
clinical affiliation.
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A.
Physical Examination and Essential Functions
B. Immunization and Communicable Disease Screenings
C. Current CPR Certification
D. AIDS Certification
E. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background checks
F. Signed Affidavit attesting to the non-committance of specific
criminal acts. |
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The Program Manager will provide information regarding the completion of these additional program requirements during orientation. |
SELECTION CRITERIA
Admission to the PTA program is based on the following criteria with the maximum points for each criterion indicated: |
| 1 |
Academic standing and performance in the
prerequisite courses: 65 points |
| 2 |
Interview: 10 points
Students are evaluated on their communication skills and knowledge of the profession. In addition
to the personal interviews, the student's written communication on his/her application will contribute
to the points earned in this category. |
| 3. |
Demonstrated interest in and exposure to physical therapy:
20 points
Exposure to physical therapy may be obtained as a volunteer, observer, or employee and exposure toa variety of settings (at least four) is recommended. These hours should be documented and verified
by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant on the verification form available in Student Services. Although only 50 hours are required, additional exposure to the physical therapy profession is strongly recommended. Points in this category will be assigned based on the number of hours as well as exposure to different Physical Therapy settings. To be eligible for the maximum allowed points in this category; students MUST have a minimum of four (4) exposure settings, and a
maximum of 160 hours. |
| 4. |
Polk Community College's service area:
5 points
A student who has completed his/her prerequisite work at the college will receive up to five (5)
points to ensure that PCC is addressing the needs of students in its service area. The number of points
will depend upon the courses and credit hours completed at PCC. |
| SELECTION PROCESS |
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The PTA Selection Committee selects candidates for program admission. The selection is based on the total points earned in the selection criteria.
Positions are filled by the most qualified applicants.
When selected for a position in the PTA program, the applicant must enter during the designated term or lose his/her position. Positions unclaimed will be given to alternates. |
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| PROGRAM COST |
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The approximate cost of the program is $6,800. This cost includes course fees, books, and uniforms. |
| POTENTIAL EARNINGS |
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Physical Therapist Assistants salaries range from $21,888 -$38,000 depending on the region or type of setting. |
| LICENSURE EXAMINATION |
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Following completion of academic and clinical work, graduates of the program will be able to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination for the Physical Therapist Assistant. The exam is administered by the Professional Examination Service Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
(PES/FSBPT), 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115, (212) 367-4200. |
| FLORIDA LICENSURE |
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Most states require licensure in order to practice. Therefore, graduates need to apply for Florida licensure upon successful completion of the PTA program graduation requirements. They are responsible for requesting information from the state licensing agency and completing requirements for
licensure. To obtain this information regarding the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice you may write or call the Board office or visit their Internet Web Site. |
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Department of Health
Board of Physical Therapy
2020 Capital Circle SE BIN # C05
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255
Telephone (850) 488-0595 FAX (850) 414-6860
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/physical/ptnew.htm
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PROGRAM SEQUENCE
The program sequence is as follows (assuming only the completion of prerequisite courses): |
First Year
Fall Semester Credits Required |
| PHT 1128C
Functional Anatomy and
Kinesiology I |
4 |
| PHT 1250C
Introduction to Basic Patient Care |
5 |
| HSC 2554
* Human Diseases |
3 |
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*May be taken before entering program |
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