Bachelor of Science in PTA

Bachelor of Science in PTA

BS in PTA Program Description: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is designed to prepare graduates for additional career opportunities and advancement within the profession. PTAs currently licensed and working can further their associate’s degree to a Bachelor’s level and follow a program track that best first the career aspirations. Following completion of core courses, students choose to follow an education track, business/health service administration track, or clinical track with courses strategically geared towards physical therapy within each. The program is primarily online with some hybrid courses during which students will come to campus 2 weekends within the 8-week term.

BS PTA Faculty Mrs. Bijlee (Be) Parsotan – BS PTA Academic Coordinator Various Adjunct Faculty in Business, HA, and PT.

Important points For LICENSED Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) only! Primarily Online Two courses have hybrid/on-campus lab component Has three tracks – Education Business/Health Service Administration Clinical (has the most hybrid course modalities) Does NOT require accreditation through CAPTE

Admission requirements Students interested in entering the BS PTA Program must meet the requirements as outlined below: 1) Complete the admission requirements for Bachelor Degree programs as outlined in the University Catalog. 2) Provide evidence of current active licensure as a PTA. 3) Provide evidence of graduation from a CAPTE Accredited PTA Program with at minimum a 2.75 cumulative GPA. 4) Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess the applicant’s performance as a Physical Therapist Assistant including the applicant’s potential for bachelor level studies.

Transcripts All official transcripts must be reviewed by Mrs. Parsotan to receive the transfer checklist & recommended schedule Either University Registrar or VPAA

scholarships Eligible for one of 2 scholarships 20% Alumni 20% Medical Professional

Degree time frame Semester Time Frames for Initial Cohort Semester 1 – Jan-April Semester 2 – May-August Semester 3 – September – December Semester 4 – Jan-April Semester 5 – May-August – graduation All students will schedule/register for classes with Dr. Krenkel initially.

Degree layout Semester/Term Business/HSA Track Education Track Upper Level CoreCourse ENC 3311(3) ENC 3311(3) HSA 3412 (3) HSA 3412 (3) PLA 4522 (3) PLA 4522 (3) PHT 3506 (1) PHT 3506 (1) PHI 4103 (3) PHI 4103 (3) Clinical Track HSA 4502 (3) PHT 3351 (2) PHT 3209 (1) PHT 3215 (2) PHT 4600 (3) 3/B 3/B HSA 4502 (3) HSA 4502 (3) PHT 3351 (2) PHT 3351 (2) PHT 3209 (1) PHT 3209 (1) PHT 3215 (2) PHT 3215 (2) PHT 4600 (3) PHT 4600 (3) Upper Level ElectiveCourses MEA 2335 (3) EDF 1005 (3) ACG 2003 (3) EDF 1030 (3) ACG 2003L (1) MAN 2200 (3) EDF 2085 (3) MAN 3342 (3) EDF 3430 (3) 4/A 4/A 4/B 4/B MAR 3712 (3) MAN 4802 (3) PHT 4511 (3) PHT 4951 (3) PHT 4141 (3) PHT 4903 (2) PHT 4962 (4) PHT 4951 (3) 1/A 1/A 1/B 1/B 1/B 2/A 2/A 2/B 2/B 2/B 3/A 3/A SCE 3367 (3) EDA 3064 (3) EDF 4730 (2) PHT 4422 (3) PHT 4951 (3) ENC 3311(3) HSA 3412 (3) PLA 4522 (3) PHT 3506 (1) PHI 4103 (3) PHT 2601 (3) PHT 3208 (3) PHT 3305 (3) PHT 3148 (2) PHT 3901 (2)

Target Population FNU Graduates PTAs who do not want to become Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) Only two clinical options in physical therapy (AS PTA or DPT) In particular those who: Want to teach in a PTA Program Want to open their own business Want to move up into administration or leadership positions within a hospital or clinic Want to elevate their skills and knowledge beyond entry-level & become PTA Advanced Proficiency through the APTA Want to increase their marketability and be more competitive in the physical therapy field Want an applicable Bachelor Degree