Academic Year
2025-2026
Enrollment Status
Full Time
Semester
Winter 1
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| AH-132: Introduction to Healthcare Professions | 3.00 |
| BIO-233: Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.00 |
| ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing | 3.00 |
| PSY-131: Introductory Psychology | 3.00 |
Credit Hours: 13
Semester
Fall 2
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PTA-102: Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice | 2.00 |
| PTA-110: Therapeutic Techniques for PTAs I | 2.00 |
| PTA-132: Kinesiology for PTAs | 3.00 |
| PTA-168: Development Across the Lifespan for PTAs | 3.00 |
This course must be completed prior to Winter 2 with a C grade or better: |
4.00 |
Credit Hours: 14
Semester
Winter 2
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HCS-131: Computers in Health Care | 3.00 |
| PTA-118: Exercise Techniques I | 2.00 |
| PTA-122: Exercise Techniques Lab | 2.00 |
| PTA-144: Physical Therapy Modalities | 2.00 |
| PTA-225: Applied Pathology for PTAs | 4.00 |
| MATH-110: Intermediate Algebra | 4.00 |
Credit Hours: 17
Semester
Summer 1
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PTA-291: Clinical Externship I | 2.00 |
Credit Hours: 2
Semester
Fall 3
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PTA-250: Extremity Orthopedics | 4.00 |
| PTA-254: Spinal Orthopedics | 3.00 |
| PTA-262: Rehabilitation of Neurological Conditions I | 2.00 |
| PTA-265: Rehab of Neurological Conditions Lab | 2.00 |
| PTA-272: Professional Issues in Physical Therapy | 2.00 |
Credit Hours: 13
Semester
Winter 3
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PTA-295: Clinical Externship II | 9.00 |
Credit Hours: 9
Minimum Total Credit Hours
68.00
Program Contact Information
Office Contact
School of Health and Human Services: 313-845-9877, hhsinfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-132
Faculty Contact
Stephen Pedley: 313-317-6576, sepedley@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-133H