Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

NOTES: The first two semesters can be flexibly arranged, with multiple sections of each course being offered most semesters, although some courses must be completed in sequence such as the Biology and Psychology courses. 

Orientation/Freshman Seminar (ORI 110) is a required class at WSCC for all entering freshmen. Students who are transferring in at least 12 credit hours are exempt from this requirement.

BIO 103 Principles of Biology I (or a passing score on the HESI Biology Placement exam) is a requirement for WSCC students. Transfer students, or WSCC students who change their major from another program that does not require this class (for example, pre-nursing, pre-OTA, etc) are exempt from this expectation. 

Medical terminology must be a three credit hour course. One or two credit hour courses are insufficient and will not transfer. 

PTA 120 Introduction to Kinesiology is not an admission requirement for the PTA Program, but will add additional points to the program application based on the grade achieved. Alternately, additional points are available for MSG 104/204. Courses for additional points must be completed at WSCC. Visit the program website for additional information. 

All courses with the PTA or MSG prefix must be completed at WSCC.