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Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate in Applied Science Degree

The A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant degree prepares students to implement physical therapy treatment procedures under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists. As an assistant to a physical therapist, you will help patients recovering from debilitating illness, amputation, surgery, or accident to improve mobility, restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program: Horry-Georgetown Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; e-mail: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 843-477-2075 or email Samantha.Martel@hgtc.edu.
For more information about HGTC's accreditations, click here.
For more information about Health Science Admissions visit: www.hgtc.edu/healthscience.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Samantha Martel - 843-477-2075
Career Outlook
On a typical day, a physical therapist assistant will perform components of a variety of treatment procedures, including:
- Exercise
- Massage
- Electrical stimulation
- Traction
- Ultrasound
- Clerical and record-keeping duties
Employment opportunities can be found in the following settings:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation centers
- Outpatient offices
- Sports medicine clinics
- Schools
- Home health agencies
For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Office of Career Services for more employment resources.
Program Disclosure Statement
Applicants to the Physical Therapist Assistant program should be aware a current, unrestricted license or certification may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.
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Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all PTH-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. |
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Curriculum Sequence |
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General Education Requirements | ||
BIO 210 | Anatomy Physiology I | 4 |
BIO 211 | Anatomy Physiology II | 4 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
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MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics (preferred) | |
PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
Humanities | 3 | |
TOTAL | 20 | |
First Semester - Fall | ||
PTH 101 | Physical Therapy Professional Preparation | 2 |
PTH 204 | Physical Therapy Functional Anatomy and Application | 5 |
PTH 205 | Physical Therapy Functional Anatomy | 4 |
PTH 221 | Pathology I | 2 |
PSY 203 | Human Growth Development | 3 |
TOTAL | 16 | |
Second Semester - Spring | ||
PTH 202 | Physical Therapy Modalities | 4 |
PTH 234 | Clinical Education I | 3 |
PTH 240 | Therapeutic Exercises/Applications | 5 |
PTH 270 | Special Topics in Physical Therapy | 3 |
TOTAL | 15 | |
Third Semester - Summer | ||
PTH 228 | Manual Therapy Techniques | 2 |
PTH 242 | Orthopedic Management | 4 |
PTH 253 | Clinical Practice II | 3 |
TOTAL | 9 | |
Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
PTH 235 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 2 |
PTH 244 | Rehabilitation | 4 |
PTH 275 | Advanced Professional Preparation | 1 |
PTH 276 | Physical Therapy Practicum II | 6 |
TOTAL | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours |
73 |
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