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Curriculum

Semester I  
Anatomy and Physiology I 4
College Algebra 3
Foundations for Success* 1 or 3
Intro to Physical Therapy 3
Patient Care Skills I 3
Concepts of Patient Care 2
Service Learning 1
   
Semester II  
Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Physics/Physical Survey 3
Intro to Psychology 3
English Composition 3
Patient Care Skills II 2
Functional and Applied Anatomy 3
Clinical Education I 1
   
Semester III  
Human Growth and Development 3
Religion 3
Computer Information Systems 3
Patient Care Skills III 5
Medical Lectures (Med, Ortho, Neuro) 3
Clinical Education II 1
   
Semester IV  
Patient Care Skills IV (6 weeks) 5
PTA Seminar (6 weeks) 2
Clinical Education III (5 weeks)** 5
Clinical Education IV (5 weeks)** 5
   
TOTAL 71


* For first-time, full-time college students only.
**5 credits = 5 weeks of full-time clinical affiliation.