Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. demonstrate PTA entry-level skills that are applicable to a variety of patient care settings
2. demonstrate an awareness and commitment to patient dignity as well as social responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy
3. recognize individual and cultural differences and respond appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services
4. demonstrate competence in implementing and adjusting selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care
5. adjust interventions within the plan of care and report this and any changes in patient’s status
6. recognize when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and respond appropriately
7. demonstrate competency in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care
8. recognize when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate
9. communicate with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others
10. communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by a physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals
11. demonstrate sensitivity to patients’ non-verbal behavior as it relates to their reaction to treatment services provided
12. complete thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation
13. demonstrate competency in the use of information technology
14. participate in administrative functions within a physical therapy service
15. participate in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course  in any discipline is required. 

Required Core (4 Courses, 13 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category, they are required for the major

• ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)

• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course*

• MAT 2010 - Integrated Statistics 3 Credit(s) or
• MAT 2000 - Elements of Statistics 3 Credit(s)

• Life & Physical Sciences Course*

• BIO 1100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s)

Flexible Core (3 Courses, 10 Credits):

When Flexible Core Courses are specified for a category, they are required for the major. Group C and E are satisfied by the courses shown.

Major Requirements (12 Courses, 44 Credits):

• PTA 100 - Foundations of Physical Therapy I 3 Credit(s)
• PTA 200 - Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy 4 Credit(s)
• PTA 300 - Foundations of Physical Therapy II 3 Credit(s)
• PTA 400 - Modalities and Procedures I 5 Credit(s)
• PTA 500 - Therapeutic Exercise 5 Credit(s)
• PTA 600 - Clinical Practicum I 3 Credit(s)
• PTA 700 - Modalities and Procedures II 4 Credit(s)
• PTA 800 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy 5 Credit(s)
• PTA 900 - Clinical Practicum II 3 Credit(s)
• PTA 1000 - Introduction to Physical Therapy 3 Credit(s)
• PTA 2000 - Pathology 3 Credit(s)
• PTA 2500 - Interactions in the Clinic 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

Notes:

* This program has a waiver to require particular courses in the Common Core, otherwise more than the minimum credits for the degree may be necessary.

The Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S., is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), an independent part of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 or phone (703) 684-2782.

Total Credits: 68