May 09, 2025  
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PTA 214 - Seminar II


This course synthesizes knowledge gained from each course taken within the PTA curriculum to prepare the student for entry into a Physical Therapy Assistant position upon graduation.  Students will take simulated licensing exams at the beginning of the semester, conduct an exam autopsy to identify gaps in content knowledge, develop a study plan for NPTE-PTA exam, and take a second simulated exam at the completion of the semester to identify progress.  Other exam preparation activities such as content review, practice quizzes and exams will be a major focus of this course.  Students will complete paperwork for licensing and graduation preparation.  Information about advanced proficiency pathways and continuing education requirements will be presented.  Additionally, students will create a plan for ongoing career development and lifelong learning.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites - PTA 130 Cardiopulmonary & Integumentary Pathologies, PTA 135 Neuromuscular Pathologies, PTA 140 Modalities II, PTA 210 Clinical II, PTA 213 Seminar I

Corequisites - PTA 220 Clinical III, PTA 225 Clinical IV

Credits: 2
Hours
2 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate academic preparedness for successful completion of the National Physical Therapist Assistant Licensing Exam (NPTE-PTA).
  2. Conduct an exam autopsy to identify gaps in content knowledge and develop a plan of study based on assessment results.
  3. Demonstrate the need for continual self-assessment, career development and lifelong learning to function within the ever-changing healthcare environment.