CODE: PT-AAS | TOTAL CREDITS: 72 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
This degree is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU. Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to. Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.
ACADEMIC MAP: Map: CSN AAS Physical Therapist Assistant
SCHOOL: School of Health Sciences
LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM
Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is eligible to be considered for admission into the Program.
DESCRIPTION
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive the AAS degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. This entitles the graduate to take the national licensure examination. Successful passing of this examination and completion of the state licensure requirements will allow the graduate to function as a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA). The program integrates classroom and laboratory experiences into a structurally sound curriculum that develops the competencies required to function as a safe, ethical, and competent PTA. Students are required to complete two clinical education affiliation experiences in hospitals and clinics affiliated with the program. Requirements for participation in these clinical experiences include having: 1) current CPR and First Aid cards; 2) a current personal health insurance policy; 3) a yearly negative TB test; 4) all required immunizations; 5) a satisfactory physical examination; 6) drug and alcohol screen; and 7) background check.
SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305, (703) 706-3173,
www.capteonline.org, email:
accreditation@apta.org.