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2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

PHT 1000 - Introduction to Physical Therapy



Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program
Corequisite(s): None
Introduces the student to the history, present practice, and future trends of healthcare and the profession of physical therapy. The structure and services of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the team concept of health care including the role and responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant (PTA), and professional behaviors will be introduced along with common disease processes and pertinent medical terminology. The student will learn basic professional documentation and communication skills.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Fall
Fees: None
Course Designations: AS only