Concurrent Enrollment

Murray State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares students to become dynamic team members working with the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The program is organized so that students complete all required prerequisite coursework prior to entering the second year, for which students must apply and be accepted. The program typically accepts a class of 18 students yearly from various backgrounds, representing both traditional and non-traditional students.

The PTA program’s curriculum will prepare graduates to successfully enter the physical therapy profession to provide client-centered physical therapy services as effective and valued team members. Graduates will understand the role of the physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in providing high-quality physical therapy services. They are life long learners with behaviors supporting the profession’s core values.

PTA Outcomes/Graduation RatesGraduation rate for the past three years of the program were 89.5 percent in 2015, 88.3 percent in 2016 and 83.3 percent in 2017. Over 80 percent of students who were offered an initial position in a class ultimately completed the program successfully. In addition, graduates over this period have over a 95 percent first-time pass rate and a 100 percent ultimate pass rate on the NPTE licensure examination. Graduates who sought employment report finding jobs within six months of graduation.

Physical Therapist Assistant

How much will it cost?Students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program will pay approximately $160 per credit hour and take between 12 and 18 credit hours per semester. The estimated complete program cost for tuition, books and course fees is around $14,000.

How long will it take?• 69 credit-hour program • Four semesters plus a

summer session• Leads to an Associate of

Applied Science degree• Fulfills eligibility to take the

National Physical Therapy Examination

Recommended Courses• Human Anatomy & Physiology I, II

• Introduction to Sociology

• Introduction to Physical Therapy

• Introduction to Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• College Algebra, Survey of Math, or

Technical Math

• Anatomy & Movement I, II

• PT Principles and Procedures I, II

• Pathology for the PTA

• Seminar in Physical Therapy

• Rehabilitation Techniques

• Clinical Practicum I & II

• Medical Terminology

• Fundamentals of Pharmacology

• First Aid

Program AccreditationThe Physical Therapist Assistant program at Murray State College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The program has graduated a total of 294 students through August 2017.

Your Map to SuccessSteps on the path to earning your MSC Degree

Freshman Year/First Year Sophomore Year/Second Year

Areas of Study

Salary Potential

Further Education/ Graduate Study Potential

Murray State College, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other Federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, student financial aid, and educational services.

For More Information, Contact:Murray State College Outreach/Student Services 580-387-7137 outreach@mscok.edu mscok.edu

From Here, Go Anywhere

• Physical therapy• Pharmacology • Physiology• Anatomy• Sociology• Kinesiology• Exercise physiology

• Biomechanics• Neuroscience• Clinical Pathology• Behavioral Sciences• Communication• Challenges faced by

geriatric populations

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for physical therapist assistants was $57,430 in May 2017. Overall employment of physical therapist assistants and aides is projected to grow 30 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average growth for all occupations.

• B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy• B.S. in Kinesiology• B.S. in Health Sciences• B.S. in Biology

• M.S. in Physical Therapy• M.S. in Sports Management• Ph.D. of Physical Therapy

Meet with your academic advisor to make sure you have a clear path to your graduation goals and are planning to take the correct progression of classes.

Make sure to double check that you are taking the correct prerequisite and general education classes so you will be prepared for higher-level classes.

Network with your peers and build experience for your resume by joining student organizations and getting involved on campus and in the community.

Meet with your academic advisor to make sure you are still ontrack to reach graduation goal.

Review program and testing requirements to assure all are being met or are within reach.

Complete required graduation application at the beginning of your final semester.

Explore possible job opportunities with potential employers and prepare resume documents.

Employment Opportunities• Hospitals• Private physical

therapist’s offices• Rehabilitation centers• Nursing homes • Home health agencies• Fitness centers

• Sports training centers• Private homes• Education or research • Vocational rehabilitation

programs• Schools