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PTAS
1135 Seminar for Physical Therapist Assistant I
(2-0-2)
Adaptation of psychosocial principles in the development of self-understanding and
communication with patients, families, the public and other health care teams. Develops
basic administrative skills in scheduling patients, patient charges, explanation of
reimbursement, important of incidence report, risk management and continuous quality
improvement. The Rules and Laws of the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy will
be explored. Clinical professionalism is also emphasized along with time management
and professional development.
Corequisites: PTAS 1122, PTAS 2100, PTAS 2050.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121, PTAS
1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 2010.
Offered: Summer.
PTAS
2010 Clinical Practicum I
(0-8-2)
First full-time clinical experience in which students integrate component clinical skills
and prerequisite knowledge into a patient management framework. Emphasis is on the
development of critical thinking abilities, professional and ethical behaviors,
responsibility, and effective management of time and resources. This practicum is eight
hours per week for six weeks.
Corequisites: PTAS 1105, PTAS 1121, PTAS 1130.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1125.
Offered: Spring.
PTAS
2020 Clinical Practicum II
(0-40-5)
Second full-time clinical rotation in which the student gains additional experience in a
health care facility observing and practicing skills under the supervision of a clinical
instructor. The student will implement patient care utilizing knowledge from all didactic
coursework for critical thinking and problem-solving in the selection and application of
treatment interventions based on the physical therapist’s plan of care. This practicum is
40 hours per week for seven weeks.
Corequisites: PTAS 2025, PTAS 2200.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121, PTAS
1122, PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2010, PTAS 2050, PTAS 2100.
Offered: Fall.
PTAS
2025 Clinical Practicum III
(0-40-5)
Final clinical experience in which students achieve refinement of all competencies from
Clinical Practicums I & II, as well as expansion into other areas of physical therapy care
while under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Upon successful completion, the
student will demonstrate entry-level competency as a physical therapist assistant. The
student will demonstrate strong cognitive, motor, and organizational skills. He/she will
handle the responsibilities and possess the sound judgment required of a physical
therapist assistant. The practicum is 40 hours per week for seven weeks.
Corequisites: PTAS 2020, PTAS 2200.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121, PTAS
1122, PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2010, PTAS 2050, PTAS 2100.
Offered: Fall.