Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Associate’s degree in two years. Together, we can help you Finish in Four and turn your degree into a great career.
Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.
If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.
First Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | College Composition I* | 3 credits |
| MAT 101 | Basic Statistics | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| BIO 261 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
First Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPR 101 | Lifelong Wellness | 3 credits |
| PSY 205 | Lifespan Development | 3 credits |
| PCJ 215 BUS/COM 210 | Business Communications -or- Organizational Communication | 3 credits |
| BIO 262 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| EXS 274 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 credits |
Second Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 100 | Introduction to Physical Therapy | 2 credits |
| PTA 102 | Clinical Conditions in Physical Therapy | 3 credits |
| PTA 104 | Data Collection in Physical Therapy | 4 credits |
| PTA 106 | Physical Therapy Procedure and Interventions I | 4 credits |
Second Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 202 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 credits |
| PTA 204 | Therapeutic Exercise | 4 credits |
| PTA 206 | Physical Therapy Procedure and Interventions II | 4 credits |
| PTA 208 | Neurological Interventions | 4 credits |
| PTA 210 | Clinical Education Seminar I | 1 credit |
| PTA 212 | Clinical Education Experience I | 2 credits |
Second Year Summer Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTA 215 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 credits |
| PTA 220 | Clinical Education Experience II | 6 credits |
| PTA 225 | Clinical Education Experience III | 6 credits |
Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 74 credits
* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements
** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component
*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations