Associate of Science –Physical Therapist Assistant
Play a Key Role in Giving Patients Back Their Lives
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Program Overview
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work with physical therapists (PTs) to help treat impairments in physical strength, mobility or balance resulting from injury to the musculoskeletal system, neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, arthritis) or aging.
Watching your patient walk for the first time after an auto accident brings a great feeling of personal satisfaction that can be even more exciting when shared with an entire rehabilitation team.In Concorde’s CAPTE-accredited** physical therapist assistant program, you’ll work to gain the skills you need to support patients during physical therapy programs. The program includes hands-on training and externshipsᶛ , teaching therapeutic exercises, functional, mobility and ambulation training, and activities of daily living.
Block Transfer Opportunity Available
Students with degrees in kinesiology, athletic training or health sciences containing a minimum of six semester credits of anatomy and physiology may be able to block transfer 18 credits to this degree program, potentially finishing the PTA program in as few as 20 months instead of 21 months.*
Students who have completed these degrees (associate or higher) may receive a block transfer of seven general education courses totaling 21 semester credits, upon transcript evaluation. The block transfer includes the following courses: BIOL 1310, BIOL 1320, ENGL 1310, COMM 1310, PSYC 1310, PSYC 1320, MATH1310 (or MATH1320). Remaining credits required to complete the program is 57. Additional courses may be available for transfer based upon review of course descriptions from the granting institution.
PROGRAM FACTS
Skill Building
Gain skills to help patients recover from injuries and illnesses, regain mobility, and manage pain.
Versatile Curriculum
Learn how to treat patients using a variety of techniques, including using devices and equipment and help educate patients and their families.
Flexible Class Schedules
Graduates of qualifying degree programs may be eligible to block transfer 18 credits and earn their degree sooner.
Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Curriculum
Our associate degree program is designed to equip you to pursue a career as a physical therapist assistant in as few as 21 months.* When you graduate, you’ll be able to serve effectively in a variety of settings supporting physical therapy treatments.
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Elements of Human Communication
- Human Growth and Development
- Functional and Applied Anatomy
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Lab
*Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.
ᶛExternships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.
**The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; Website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 714-703-1900 or email JGeurts@concorde.edu
Take the Next Step Now
Think you’d make a great physical therapist assistant? Get in touch with Concorde Garden Grove today to find out if our associate degree program is right for you.
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