Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assist

Associate of Applied Science
Wytheville Community College

The two-year program is designed to prepare the student with the philosophical, theoretical, and clinical knowledge to become a trained technical health care worker who can assist the physical therapist in meeting the physical therapy needs of the public. These needs include, but are not limited to, improving patient mobility, relieving pain, lessening the functional limitations that occur as a result of physical disability. The profession of physical therapy also includes health and wellness promotion, public education, and injury and disability prevention.

Outcomes

Graduates work under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist to provide such interventions as exercises, massage, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, or ultrasound.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This program is designed to prepare the student with the philosophical, theoretical, and clinical knowledge to become a trained technical health care worker who can assist the physical therapist in meeting the physical therapy needs of the public.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Wytheville Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree The profession of physical therapy also includes health and wellness promotion, public education, and injury and disability prevention.
Program Successes & Highlights Graduates work under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist to provide such interventions as exercises, massage, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, or ultrasound.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assist
68
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assist
68
Res & GPA Req Grp PTA 180
68
GPA Plan for PTA 180
4
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
BIO 141 Requirement
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
BIO 142 Human Anat & Physio II
4
BIO 142 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
PTH 105 Intro to PTA
3
PTH 105 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
SDV 100 Orientation Requirement
1
SDV 100 Orientation
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PTH 110 Medical Rptng
2
PTH 110 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 121 Therapeutic Pro I
5
PTH 121 Requirement
5
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 151 Musc Struc & Funct
5
PTH 151 Requirement
5
Earn 5 credits: Complete the following
Earn 5 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Humanities Transfer VA (3 cr)
3
Humanities Transfer VA (3 cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PTH 227 Pathological Condition
3
PTH 227 Pathological Condition
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 115 Kinesio for PTA
4
PTH 115 Requirement
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 131 Clinical Education
2
PTH 131 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 122 Therapeutic Pro II
5
PTH 122 Requirement
5
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 226 Therapeutic Exercise
4
PTH 226 Requirement
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 251 Clinical Practicum I
3
PTH 251 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 225 Rehab Procedures
5
PTH 225 Requirement
5
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 245 Professional Issues
3
PTH 245 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
PTH 252 Clinical Practicum II
4
PTH 252 Requirement
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230 Requirement
3
PSY 230 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PTH 210 Psychological Aspects
2
PTH 210 Requirement
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Yes; https://catalog.wcc.vccs.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=324#transferring-students
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Wytheville Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Number of Transfer Students
80
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? WCC offers a wide range of programs:  transfer programs for the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, technical programs to prepare for a successful career, developmental courses to assist in a successful transition to college, Workforce Development for job preparedness, and continuing education for the life of learning we all must live.  WCC is proud to now have served multiple generations of families in our community.  We hope that you will be among those who chose to further their education or enhance their work skills through our credit or non-credit offerings.  
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist AssistantAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Exercise ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Physical TherapyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant - Partnership Agreement with Germanna Community CollegeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeOccupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegePhysical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
31-2021.00Physical Therapist AssistantsAssist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.Healthcare Support Occupations
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-1123.00Physical TherapistsAssess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
31-9099.02Endoscopy TechniciansMaintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9099.00Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherAll healthcare support workers not listed separately.Healthcare Support Occupations
31-2012.00Occupational Therapy AidesUnder close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.Healthcare Support Occupations
31-2022.00Physical Therapist AidesUnder close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9099.01Speech-Language Pathology AssistantsAssist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.Healthcare Support Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 68 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assist at Wytheville Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $167 Per Credit $11,356 $0 $11,356
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.