Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
| Communications Area | CH | |
|---|---|---|
| •+*ENC1101, English I | 3 | |
| Humanities Area | 3 | |
| *See General Education Core Requirement | ||
| Mathematics Area | 3 | |
| *See General Education Core Requirement | ||
| Natural Sciences Area | ||
| +*BSC2085, Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Area | ||
| Government/History | •*@POS2041, American National Government or •*@AMH2020, United States History II and demonstrate Civic Literacy Competency | 3 |
| Behavioral Sciences | •*PSY2012, General Psychology | 3 |
| Major Courses | ||
| +*BSC2085L, Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 | |
| +*BSC2086, Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | |
| *BSC2086L, Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 | |
| *#HSC1531, Medical Terminology | 2 | |
| +*#PHT1000, Intro. to Physical Therapy | 2 | |
| +*#PHT1102, Applied Anatomy for PTAs | 2 | |
| +*#PHT1102L, Applied Anatomy Lab for PTAs | 1 | |
| +*#PHT1200, Basic Skills in Patient Care | 2 | |
| +*#PHT1200L, Basic Skills in Patient Care Lab | 2 | |
| +*#PHT1124, Functional Human Motion | 2 | |
| +*#PHT1124L, Functional Human Motion Lab | 1 | |
| +*#PHT1131, Assessment, Measure, Document | 1 | |
| +*#PHT1131L, Assessment, Measurement and Documentation Lab | 2 | |
| +*#PHT1220, Intro. to Therapeutic Exercise | 3 | |
| +*#PHT1220L, Therapeutic Exercise Lab | 2 | |
| +*#PHT2224, Therapeutic Interventions I: Medical/Surgical Disabilities | 2 | |
| +*#PHT2224L, Therapeutic Interventions I Lab | 1 | |
| +*#PHT2211, Therapeutic Modalities | 2 | |
| +*#PHT2211L, Therapeutic Modalities Lab | 2 | |
| +*#PHT2225, Therapeutic Interventions II: Orthopedic Disabilities | 3 | |
| +*#PHT2225L, Therapeutic Interventions II Lab | 2 | |
| +*#PHT2226, Therapeutic Interventions III: Neurological Disabilities | 3 | |
| +*#PHT2226L, Therapeutic Interventions III Lab | 2 | |
| +*#PHT2801, PTA Clinical Practice I (effective Fall 2023) | 2 | |
| +*#PHT2810, PTA Clinical Practice II (effective Spring 2024) | 4 | |
| *#PHT2820, PTA Clinical Practice III (effective Spring 2024) | 4 | |
| +*#PHT2931, Seminar | 2 | |
| TOTAL DEGREE HOURS | 74 | |
• General Education Core.
+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.
# Applies to A.S. degree and certificate programs.
= Career Certificate course.
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
@Civic Literacy.
Health Sciences and Nursing
The Health Sciences and Nursing Divisions at Gulf Coast State College, have over 600 students enrolled in health-related programs. The George G. Tapper Health Sciences Building is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, laboratories, and a live patient dental clinic to enhance the learning process.
All Instructors are licensed and/or certified practitioners who are dedicated to helping you succeed in your chosen career field. Reach out to the program contact in your area with questions or concerns.
Health Sciences and Nursing Divisions Website
Health Sciences and Nursing Faculty
Health Sciences
Dental Assisting
Laurie Womble
850-747-3217
Dental Hygiene
Miranda Stewart
850-747-3244
Physical Therapist Assistant
Dr. Melinda Cumbaa
850-913-3312
Radiography
Lacy Newson
850-913-3318
Respiratory Care
Jennifer Barber
850-872-3837
Sonography
Janice Skipper
850-769-1551 ext. 3390
Surgical Services
Shannon Smith
850-873-3551
Division Chair
Laura Justice, CDA, RDH, MSED
850-872-3828
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nursing Assistant
Debbie Brzuska
850-913-3317
Registered Nursing and AA
Dr. Martha Ruder
850-913-3314
RN-to-BSN
Dr. Randy Chitwood
850-913-3262
Division Chair
Dr. Keri Matheus
850-772-6695
Health Sciences Faculty
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Awls | Assistant Professor | (850) 747-3248 ext. 3248 | kawls@gulfcoast.edu |
| Jennifer Barber | Assistant Professor | (850) 872-3837 ext. 3837 | jbarber@gulfcoast.edu |
| Deborah Brzuska | Professor | (850) 913-3317 ext. 3317 | dbrzuska@gulfcoast.edu |
| Vicki Bynum | Instructor | (850) 873-3591 ext. 3591 | vbynum@gulfcoast.edu |
| Randall Chitwood | Professor | (850) 913-3262 ext. 3262 | rchitwood@gulfcoast.edu |
| Melinda Cumbaa | Professor | (850) 913-3312 ext. 3312 | mcumbaa@gulfcoast.edu |
| Sabrina Elliott | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5888 | selliott7@gulfcoast.edu |
| Nancy Gibson | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5841 | ngibson2@gulfcoast.edu |
| Melissa Hobbs | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5521 | mhobbs2@gulfcoast.edu |
| Laura Justice | Professor | (850) 872-3828 ext. 3828 | ljustice@gulfcoast.edu |
| Christine Katzberger | Assistant Professor | ext. | ckatzberg@gulfcoast.edu |
| Rebecca Kelly | Assistant Professor | (850) 769--1551 ext. -1551 | rkelly@gulfcoast.edu |
| Denise Kenny | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3238 | dkenny1@gulfcoast.edu |
| Jerrie Kirksey | Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5833 | jkirksey@gulfcoast.edu |
| Ada Kutina | Assistant Professor | ext. | akutina@gulfcoast.edu |
| Lacy Newsom | Assistant Professor | (850) 913-3318 ext. 3318 | lnewsom@gulfcoast.edu |
| Megan Olson | Assistant Professor | ext. | molson4@gulfcoast.edu |
| Adam Padgett | Instructor | ext. | apadgett@gulfcoast.edu |
| Brittany Page | Instructor | ext. | bpage2@gulfcoast.edu |
| Theresa Porter | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5835 | tporter1@gulfcoast.edu |
| Martha Ruder | Professor | (850) 913-3314 ext. 3314 | mruder@gulfcoast.edu |
| Janice Skipper | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3390 | jskippe10@gulfcoast.edu |
| Shannon Smith | Instructor | ext. | ssmith@gulfcoast.edu |
| Kimberly Snow | Assistant Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5817 | ksnow1@gulfcoast.edu |
| Emily Speakman | Instructor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5846 | espeakma1@gulfcoast.edu |
| Miranda Stewart | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3244 | mstewart@gulfcoast.edu |
| Carol Strasburger-Miller | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 3360 | cmiller@gulfcoast.edu |
| Shelly Thornton | Associate Professor | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5834 | sthornto3@gulfcoast.edu |
| Elyse Wallace | (850) 769-1551 ext. 5597 | ewallace6@gulfcoast.edu | |
| Lauriann Womble | Assistant Professor | (850) 747-3217 ext. 3217 | lwomble@gulfcoast.edu |