Associate in Applied Science - Physical Therapist Asst
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program combines courses in general education and physical therapy with supervised clinical experiences in area clinics, hospitals, and private practices. The PTA program at Mercer County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-706-3245 www.capteonline.org Graduates are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for licensure as physical therapist assistants and be recognized by the State of New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, which regula
Courses
- BIO113 — Biological Science Concepts
- CHE100 — Introductory Chemistry
- ENG101 — English Composition I
- ENG102 — English Composition II
- MAT115 — Algebra and Trigonometry I
- MAT125 — Elementary Statistics I
- MAT140 — Applied College Algebra
- MAT200 — Statistics-Soc/Hlth Sci
- PHY111 — Physical Science Concepts
- PSY101 — Introduction to Psychology
- PTA105 — Kinesiology
- PTA107 — Therapeutic Measurement
- PTA112 — Pathology for PTAs
- PTA114 — Applied Kinesiology
- PTA207 — Motor Development
- PTA210 — PTA Techniques
- PTA214 — Physical Agents
- PTA217 — Pta Therapy Clinic
- PTA222 — Clinical Orthopedics
- PTA223 — PTA Clinical Education I
- PTA227 — Pta Seminar
- PTA232 — Professional Development
- PTA235 — PTA Clinical Education II
- PTA240 — PTA Clinical Education III