MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Program Description Work with physical therapy patients in a hospital, rehabilitation center, school, clinic or other healthcare setting. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, duties include implementing treatment programs, teaching patients to perform exercises and daily living activities, and reporting the patient’s progress. Healthcare Academic and Career Pathway Physical Therapist Assistant ASSOCIATE DEGREE | PROGRAM CODE: 10-524-1 Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Academic Preparedness Requirements: Before taking core courses, a student must meet the following criteria: • GPA of 2.5 or higher at MATC • Complete BIOSCI-177 (or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202) with a B- or higher. • Pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a score of 65% or higher (three lifetime attempts in person). Waiting List: Yes. Visit the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the waiting list process and all requirements. Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov. Career Outlook Employment is projected to grow due to increases in the geriatric population and the increased need for support personnel in this fi eld. Program Learning Outcomes • Function under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist in a safe, legal, ethical manner consistent with professional standards and values to ensure the safety of patients, self and others. • Demonstrate clear and collaborative communication with patients, families and healthcare team. • Exhibit behaviors and conduct that optimize inclusive, equitable patient care and patient care environments in alignment with physical therapy practice standards. • Produce documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services. • Demonstrate critical decision-making to implement and modify treatment within a plan of care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. • Perform data collection essential for carrying out the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. • Perform technically competent, evidence-informed physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. • Educate patients, families and other health providers, incorporating cultural humility and social determinants of health. Location: Mequon Campus Start Date: January

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CREDITS

PTASST-156 PTASST-139 PTASST-140

PTA Applied Kinesiology 1 ‡ ........................................... 4 PTA Patient Interventions ‡ ............................................ 4 PTA Professional Issues 1 ‡............................................ 2 Written Communication ‡ ............................................... 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ General Anatomy and Physiology ‡................................. 4 (or) BIOSCI-201 or BIOSCI-202 ‡ Psychology of Human Relations...................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course PTA Applied Kinesiology 2 ‡ ........................................... 3 PTA Therapeutic Exercise ‡ ............................................ 3 PTA Biophysical Agents ‡ ............................................... 4 PTA Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation ‡ ......... 4 Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ .............................. 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course PTA Principles of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation ‡........... 4 PTA Management of Cardiopulmonary and Integumentary Conditions ‡..................................... 3 PTA Clinical Practice 1 ‡................................................. 2 PTA Clinical Practice 2 ‡................................................. 3 Introduction to Diversity Studies..................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course PTA Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan ‡........................ 2 PTA Professional Issues 2 ‡............................................ 2 PTA Clinical Practice 3 ‡................................................. 5 College Mathematics ‡ ................................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level MATH course CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program 64 SEMESTER2 SEMESTER3 SEMESTER4

ENG-195

BIOSCI-177

PSYCH-199

PTASST-157 PTASST-142 PTASST-143 PTASST-145

Healthcare

ENG-196

PTASST-144 PTASST-146

PTASST-147 PTASST-148 SOCSCI-172

PTASST-149 PTASST-150 PTASST-151 MATH-107

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu . This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; 703-706-3245; capteonline.org.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-6263, 262-238-2281 or healthpathway@matc.edu

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