Prepare for Your Career as a Physical Therapist Assistant through Herzing's Orlando Campus.
Prepare for a career path that combines care and compassion with Herzing University.
- 16-month associate degree program (with approved transfer credit)
- Hybrid delivery - complete gen eds online, with some PTA courses offered online and most on campus
- Hands-on approach to classroom learning with clinical and laboratory experiences
- Prepare to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination (NPTAE)
A Hands-On Career that can Make a Difference
As a student in Herzing’s well-recognized associate degree program, you'll gain a foundation in natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and humanities as well as specific career knowledge, skills, and capabilities. You'll also participate in planned clinical and laboratory experiences that provide a hands-on approach to classroom learning. As a graduate, you will be prepared to take the National Licensing Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
A career as a physical therapist assistant could be right for you if you:
- Enjoy encouraging patients to achieve goals
- Have the strength and agility to work with physically disabled patients
- Can clearly communicate and demonstrate specific instructions and directions
- Have a passion for helping others in need
What Will I Learn in Herzing's Physical Therapist Assistant Program?
Core courses include:
- Principles of Physical Therapist Assistant Practice
- Functional Kinesiology
- Pathophysiology for Physical Therapist Assistants
- Basic Patient Care
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Clinical Practicum Preparation
- Orthopedic Patient Care
- Patient Care for Special Populations
- Neurological Patient Care
- Professional Issues
- Clinical Practicum I and II
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