Physical Therapist Assistant (A10300PT)
1 + 1 Transfer Program with South College
In this program, students will complete the first year of related courses at Blue Ridge Community College, and the second year, a professional core of courses at South College, Asheville campus. The student will make a separate application to South College during their first year to continue the program.
Limited spaces are available at South College in this program. Successful completion of courses at Blue Ridge Community College does not guarantee a specific entry date at South College. Students should consult South College for the latest admission requirements. Students start their major courses at South College in either April or October, so students interested in transferring should contact South College in either February or March to complete pre-admission items. Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
This program of study does not qualify for federal and/or state financial aid.
Required Courses
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
COM 231 Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Discip | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MED 121 Medical Terminology I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
PSY 150 General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
**3 Credits must be selected for Humanities Elective
**Any college transferable Humanities course will satisfy this requirement.
Total Semester Credit Hours to be taken at Blue Ridge: 34-35