Director of Physical Therapist Assistant
Jessica Niemann, PTA, M.Ed.
PH 402.552.2868 TF 800.647.5500
niemannjessica@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is designed to elevate the clinical practice of graduates with advanced skills, clinical decision-making and holistic multi-system care. Gradates will be prepared to use leadership skills to impact systemic change within the profession and their community. Designed as a degree completion program option, PTA graduates can advance their Associates degree to a Bachelor degree with specific, focused content for the PTA clinician. The program can be completed in four (full time) or seven (
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, graduates will:
- Implement contemporary treatment plans and technologically advanced physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. (Technology)**
- Display the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences in patients across the lifespan. (Diversity)**
- Creatively formulate advanced clinical
judgements and effectively translate advanced clinical theory into practice in order to meet the demands of a dynamic health care system and across the patient lifespan. (Critical Thinking)** - Assume leadership roles in the advancement of the profession by
participating one or more of the following areas: research, education, continuing education and service of a professional organization. (Professionalism)** - Exhibit good ethical judgment in
health care practice and demonstrate effective communication with all individuals. (Communication)** - Demonstrate advanced clinical practice skills through
implementation of practice of physical therapy. (Critical Thinking)**evidence based
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available from: the Admissions Department, College website or Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).
Curriculum Requirements
Students must possess an Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree in PTA from an accredited PTA program prior to starting the Bachelor's degree in PTA-specific courses. Students must successfully complete a total of 48 semester hours in the program. Students will complete the four-semester (full time) or seven-semester (part-time) curriculum plan. Individualized curriculum plans are an option.
Program requires Health and
Core Courses – 9 semester hours
Core curriculum courses must be taken at Clarkson College. Core courses are marked with an asterisk (*) after the course name.
Curriculum Plan
The following curriculum plan for
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Bachelor of Science in PTA Required Courses
The following curriculum plan for
Bachelor of Science in PTA Required Courses - Full-Time Option
First Year
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
◊ IC Core - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
PTA 150 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration I | 1 |
PTA 260 - Evidence-Based Practice and Ethics in Physical Therapy | 3 |
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
HM 180 - Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
BU 262 - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
PTA-250 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration II | 1 |
PTA 330 - Advanced Neurological & Cardiopulmonary Interventions | 3 |
PTA 335 - Advanced Musculoskeletal System Interventions | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
EA Core - Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy | 3 |
BI 122 - Nutrition Science | 3 |
PTA 350 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration III | 1 |
PTA 307 - Outcome Measures & Reporting for the PTA | 3 |
PTA 370 - Acute to Chronic Care in Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Year
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
HU Core - Humanities | 3 |
BU 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
◊ PTA 450 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration IV | 1 |
PTA 405 - Advanced Multiple System Intervention and Care through the Lifespan | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 10 |
Total Semester Hours - 48
Bachelor of Science in PTA Required Courses - Part-Time Option
First Year
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
◊ IC Core - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
PTA 150 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration I | 1 |
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
Total Semester Hours | 7 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
BU 262 - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
PTA-250 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration II | 1 |
PTA 335 - Advanced Musculoskeletal System Interventions | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 7 |
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
EA Core - Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy | 3 |
PTA 307 - Outcome Measures & Reporting for the PTA | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Second Year
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
PTA 260 - Evidence-Based Practice and Ethics in Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Second Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
HM 180 - Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
BI 122 - Nutrition Science | 3 |
PTA 330 - Advanced Neurological & Cardiopulmonary Interventions | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 8 |
Third Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
HU Core - Humanities | 3 |
PTA 350 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration III | 1 |
PTA 370 - Acute to Chronic Care in Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 7 |
Third Year
First Semester
Course Name | Semester Hours |
---|---|
BU 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
◊ PTA 450 - Clinical Leadership & Practice Integration IV | 1 |
PTA 405 - Advanced Multiple System Intervention and Care through the Lifespan | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 7 |
Total Semester Hours - 48