Physical Therapist Assistant Program
We've Moved to the Ohlone College Newark Center!
We are pleased to announce that we have moved to the Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology. Our new address is 39399 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560. The Health Sciences Division Office can be reached by calling (510) 742-3100. The Ohlone College Health Science programs (Physical Therapist Assistant, Registered Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, and Allied Health/Phlebotomy) will all be located at this new campus.
About the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Ohlone
 Welcome to the Ohlone College Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Ohlone College offers an Associate of Science Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22134; accreditation@apta.org; (703) 684-2782 or (703) 706-3245.
This section of the Ohlone College web site provides basic information about the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. It provides information about the program content and should answer basic questions about the program.
Degree and Certificate
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
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- Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree
- Certificate of Completion (also known as Fast-Track Certificate)
Related Information at Ohlone
Courses
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. A sampling of courses for this discipline includes:
- PTA-101 Introduction to Physical Therapy
- PTA-102 Pathology
- PTA-103 Kinesiology I
- PTA-105A Therapeutic Exercise I
- PTA-106 Orthopedics
- PTA-107A Clinical Practicum I
- PTA-108 Advanced Modalities
- PTA-109 Physical Therapy Through the Life Span
- PTA-110 Neurological Disorders
- PTA-111 Advanced Procedures
- PTA-112 Clinical Affiliation
- PTA-119/PE-256 Sports Performance Testing
- PTA-120 Anatomy of Bio-Mechanics
- PTA-140 PTA Licensure Preparation
- PTA-150 Medical Ethics and Healthcare in the United States
- PTA-365 Supervised Tutoring
Career Opportunities
Please visit the Counseling Department and Student Success Center for information.
Transfer Information
Please visit the Counseling Department and Transfer Center for information.
Contact Information
For general program information or PTA Program admission materials, please contact the Health Sciences and Environmental Studies Division at (510) 659-6030.
For specific program-related questions, please contact Zelma Hunter at (510) 742-3103 or zhunter@ohlone.edu
For counseling information or information about prerequisites or equivalencies for courses taken at other colleges or universities, please make an appointment to see Maria Ramirez in Counseling at (510) 742-2346 or mramirez@ohlone.edu.
For information regarding admission to Ohlone College (not specifically the PTA Program), please contact Admission and Records.
Faculty and Staff
Full-time
 Sheryl Einfalt, MPT
PTA Program Director
(510) 742-3105
seinfalt@ohlone.edu
Location: Newark Center, Room 2411- Carol Morodomi, MPT
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) / Instructor
(510) 742-3106
cmorodomi@ohlone.edu
Location: Newark Center, Room 2419
- For specific program-related questions, please contact Zelma Hunter at (510) 742-3103 or zhunter@ohlone.edu
Part-time
Administration
- Gale Carli, Ed.D, RN
Dean, Division of Health Sciences and Environmental Studies,
Medical/Surgical; Director, Registered Nursing
(510) 742-3100
gcarli@ohlone.edu
Location: Newark Center, Room 1323
http://www.ohlone.edu/people/gcarli/
- JoAnne Serran, BS
Executive Assistant
(510) 742-3102
jserran@ohlone.edu
Location: Newark Center, Room 1324
- Zelma Hunter, AA
Executive Assistant
(510) 742-3103
zhunter@ohlone.edu
Location: Newark Center, Room 1324
- Sheryl Einfalt, MPT
PTA Program Director
(510) 742-3105
seinfalt@ohlone.edu
Location: Newark Center, Room 2411
- Carol Morodomi, MPT
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE)
(510) 742-3106
cmorodomi@ohlone.edu
Location: Newark Center, Room 2419
Counseling
- While any Ohlone Counselor can assist you regarding PTA Program questions or concerns, Maria Ramirez (mramirez@ohlone.edu) is the Ohlone College Counselor who primarily deals with the PTA Program.
PTA Advisory Board
- Sheryl Einfalt, MPT
PTA Program Director
Ohlone College
- Carol Morodomi, MPT
PTA Program ACCE
Ohlone College
- Dr. Donald Chu, Phd., PT
PTA Adjunct faculty
Ohlone College
- Sharlene Limon
Dean, Health Sciences and Environmental Studies
Ohlone College
- Leta Stagnaro, M.S., PTA
Dean, Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology
and Entrepreneurial Ventures
Ohlone College
- Chris Warden, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Ohlone College
- Dr. Micheal Krinsky, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
- Rodney Silveira, M.S., P.T.
Owner, Neuro Sport Rehabilitation Associates
- Jill Sweringen, P.T., L. Ac.
Barbara Schoeffel, M.P.T.
Owners, Purple Iris Healing Center
- Trudie Silva, P.T.
Redwood Orthopedic PT
- Matt Silva, P.T.A.
NovaCare Rehabilitation
- Kathy Utchen, P.T.A.
PTA Adjunct faculty,
Ohlone College
- Dina Schnellinger, P.T.
Physical Therapist
Division
Health Sciences and Environmental Studies Division.
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