Hybrid Physical Therapy Assistant Coursework | NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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Coursework


When participating in NWACC's Hybrid PTA program, you will be required to take prerequisites and technical courses, attend clinicals and perform service learning. View the information below to learn more.


Coursework

View a list of the prerequisites and courses required to earn an AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant - Hybrid.

The PTA program curriculum is very demanding with many required hours in and outside of the classroom. It's recommended that you work no more than 20 hours per week.

Once Accepted

You will begin the technical phase of the hybrid PTA program curriculum in January of each year. Following completion of the spring courses, you will then attend summer, fall, spring and summer semesters. The second summer semester consists of full-time clinical internships. 


Clinicals

Clinical placement will be subject to a criminal background check, drug screening and other clinical facility policies. You may be required to go to health care institutions outside of Northwest Arkansas for clinical internships at your expense.

Service Learning

In addition to your coursework, you must complete 20 hours of service learning for regional non-profit agencies by the end of your last spring semester.