Transfers ToCSUDescription62.5 - 63.5 1The prerequisite to BIOL 430 is CHEM 305, CHEM 309, or CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better. The Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal- GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements. Enrollment Eligibility To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria: Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant program is based on completion of prerequisite courses. Grades of "C" or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are required in the prerequisite courses. Credit earned for courses taken as Pass/No Pass will be calculated into the GPA as "C" grades. Applicants must submit applications online and official transcripts to the Office of Admissions & Records. Approximately 30 students are enrolled in the program annually. Prerequisite courses include: PTA 100 (Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant) with a grade of "C" or better BIOL 430 and 431 (Anatomy and Physiology), or equivalent courses, with grades of "C" or better within the past 10 years. ENGL C1000 (Academic Reading and Writing) or ENGWR 488 (Honors College Composition and Research) or ESLW 340 (Advanced Composition) with a grade of "C" or better Enrollment Process Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps: Students apply for enrollment to the Physical Therapist Assistant program during each spring semester. New cohorts begin every fall semester. Students wishing to apply for enrollment must submit an online application to the PTA program during the application period. The application form and the dates of the application period can be accessed via the PTA program website at https:// scc.losrios.edu/academics/programs-and-majors/ physical-therapist-assistant. In the event there are more applicants than spaces available, students who meet the enrollment eligibility requirements will be entered into a random selection pool. The first thirty in the pool are offered a slot for an upcoming cohort. � � � � � � � Physical Therapist Assistant 565 Approved applicants not offered a slot in for the upcoming cohort are placed on an alternate list. Students on the alternate list will have to submit a return applicant application each subsequent spring to remain on the alternate list until offered a slot in incoming cohort. Students accepted for enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant program will be required to provide documentation of a) capability to perform essential job- related functions of a physical therapist assistant safely and independently, b) completed physical examination and immunizations, c) TB test, d) current professional level CPR certification, e) first aid certification, f) blood- borne pathogen certification, and g) HIPAA training certification. Students will be required to undergo a criminal background check and an 8-panel drug screen test prior to the start of the program and may need to repeat the test during the program, based on clinical partner's requirements. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: perform the duties of a physical therapist assistant in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self, and others. demonstrate professional behavior. practice under the supervision of a physical therapist in a manner consistent with legal standards, ethical guidelines, and standards of the profession. perform interventions of therapeutic exercise, therapeutic techniques, physical agents, mechanical modalities, electrotherapeutic modalities, and functional training in a competent manner consistent with the plan of care established by the physical therapist. gather data effectively to measure and report patient response to treatment. demonstrate clinical problem-solving skills. demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, family, staff, other health care providers, and members of the community. adapt delivery of care with recognition and respect for individual differences within the plan of care established by the physical therapist. produce quality documentation in a timely manner to support the delivery of physical therapy services, and that adheres to standards of state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies. use resources effectively for the efficient delivery of physical therapy services. demonstrate preparation for employment in a variety of settings to meet the health care resource needs of the community. assess own performance and engage in self-directed learning activities to enhance clinical performance. Career Information This program prepares the student for employment as a physical therapist assistant. Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of physical therapists in a wide variety of health care settings. These include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practices, and skilled nursing and extended care facilities. Physical therapist assistants treat clients with mobility, strength, and coordination disorders in order to improve function, decrease pain, and increase independence. Physical therapist assistants perform interventions that include therapeutic exercise, therapeutic techniques, physical agents, and mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities. They assist patients in performing transfers, ambulation, and other types of functional activities. Physical therapist assistants collect and document data in order to assess whether patients are progressing appropriately within the plan of care determined by the physical therapist. Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Courses 