1st semester
Students are present on Mondays and Tuesdays for lecture courses. Students must be present for lab courses all day on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. There will be circumstances in which participation on a Saturday may be required.
2nd semester
Students are present on Mondays and Tuesdays for lecture courses and on Wednesdays and Thursdays for lab courses.
There may be circumstances in which participation on a Saturday is necessary. All students are assigned to a two-week, full-time (40 hours/week) clinical during this semester.
3rd semester
In addition to academic courses, PTA students are required to participate in clinical practicum and lab experiences off campus at health care facilities. During the 3rd semester, each student is assigned to 16 weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) clinical placement. These internships are supervised by licensed clinical instructors in a variety of physical therapy settings. The clinical schedule typically involves a student to be present Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm; however, students must follow the schedule of their designated clinical instructor. Additional hours or participation on weekends during clinical assignments may be required. Clinical placement may be geographically distant from home or permanent address and are assigned by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) based on Program goals, objectives, and necessary learning experiences. Students are responsible for their own transportation and lodging for clinical education and off-campus experiences.
This course sequence is preferred by students who desire a more structured learning environment. On-campus classes are all enhanced and/or supported by Canvas, the college’s course-management system. A portion of the on-campus program is delivered through distance education services.
