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Total credit hours 14 Curriculum Programs PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT – A45640 The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct patient care settings under supervision of physical therapists. Assistants work to improve or restore function by alleviation or prevention of physical impairment and perform other essential activities in a physical therapy department. Course work includes normal human anatomy and physiology, the consequences of disease or injury, and physical therapy treatment of a variety of patient condi - tions affecting humans throughout the lifespan. Graduates may be eligible to take the licensure examination administered by the NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Employment is available in general hos- pitals, rehabilitation centers, extended care facilities, specialty hospitals, home health agencies, private clinics and public school systems. Only letter grades of “C” or higher in non-PTA courses and PTA courses with a grade of “B” or higher will count toward completion of the Physical Therapist As- sistant degree. The PTA program has a selective admissions process. Minimum application eligi- bility criteria include eligible to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 171, GPA ≥ 2.00. Please refer to the College Catalog – Admission Requirements for detailed information. Hrs Work Class Lab Clin Exp Credits General Education
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- MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PATIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST
- MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION – MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING DEGREE A25310B
- MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL AUDITOR A25310C
- OFFICE MANAGEMENT OFFICE SOFTWARE SPECIALIST - A25370A
- OFFICE MANAGEMENT OFFICE DOCUMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE – C25370AA