PTA Specialty Certification in Orthopaedics Hybrid
Spring 2023 Cohort Calendar
Program Calendar
Cohort Start – March 13, 2023
| Start – End Dates | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| March '23 | OPTA 6015 | PTA Evidence-based Practice |
| March '23 - April '23 | OPTA 6140 | Advanced Exercise Prescription - Ortho |
| April '23 - May '23 | OPTA 6130 | PTA MSK Upper Quarter Mgmt. |
| May '23 - June '23 | OPTA 6110 | PTA Lower Quarter Management |
| June '23 - July '23 | OPTA 6120 | PTA Special Topics |
| June/July '23 | OPTA 7080 WI | PTA Orthopaedic Skills Weekend Intensive |
| July '23 - Aug '23 | ISPI-TPS 6140 | TNE |
| Aug '23 - Sep '23 | OPTA 7170 | Virtual Rounds and Case Presentations |
| Sep '23 | OPTA 7081 | PTA Certification Comprehensive Exam |
Course Structure
- 2 Day Faculty Led Weekend Intensive: Hands-on, live 2-day lab classes. This immersive experience is designed to enhance practical skills in a collaborative setting.
- 2 Weeks Online Faculty Led: Engage in a structured online course guided by faculty. Includes graded weekly assignments, due dates, and participation in required discussion boards.
- 2 Weeks Self Paced: Complete the course on your own schedule within the selected timeframe. All video recordings, readings, and quizzes must be completed by the course end date.
- 4 Weeks Online Faculty Led: Engage in a structured online course guided by faculty. Includes graded weekly assignments, due dates, and participation in required discussion boards.
- 4 Weeks Online Self Paced: Complete the course on your own schedule within the selected timeframe. All video recordings, readings, and quizzes must be completed by the course end date.
- 6 Weeks Faculty Led
Due to challenges around COVID-19, many weekend intensives have been converted to Virtual Lab Experiences. If you have any questions, please reach out to registrar@eimpt.com to speak with your Program Advisor about how these changes may affect your Plan of Study