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PTA Program Textbooks and Supplies
San Juan College PTA Program Textbooks 2024 - 2025
PLEASE DO NOT RENT, PURCHASE USED OR SELL BACK TEXTBOOKS
Prices are approximate and subject to change. Please check with your instructor before purchasing your books to ensure appropriate editions are purchased.
- Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 7th Edition – Pierson & Fairchild (ISBN#9780323720885) - $125
- Physical Rehabilitation, 8th Edition – O’Sullivan (ISBN#9781719646918) - $160
- Scorebuilders – PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide, 2024 Edition, Giles (ISBN#9781890989477) - $90
- PTA student supply kit (includes blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, measurement tape, gait belt, 2 goniometers) Student supply kits are available for purchase through the SJC Bookstore. - $80
- Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 7th Edition – Lippert (ISNB#9781719644525) - $100
- Laboratory Manual for Clinical Kinesiology & Anatomy – 5th Edition – Lippert (ISBN#9781719644532) Optional - $60
- Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry, 5th Edition – Norkin (ISBN#9780803645660) - $80
- Muscle & Sensory Testing, 4th Edition – Reese (ISBN#9780323596282) - $115
- PhysioU App–2-year subscription activation codes are available for purchase through the SJC Bookstore. - $190
- Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 3rd Edition – Marshall (ISBN#9780323792776) - $110
- Orthopedic Interventions for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 1st Edition – Raffensperger (ISBN#9780803643710) - $80
- Therapeutic Exercise Foundations & Techniques, 8th Edition – Kisner (ISBN#9781719640473) - $110
- Therapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant-1st Edition – Memolo (ISBN#9781630912420) - $70
- Umphred’s Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 3rd Edition – Lazaro & Umphred (ISBN#9781630915650) - $90
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- The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant: Regulations & Responsibilities-3rd Edition – Clynch (ISBN#9781719643146) - $60
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TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST FOR TEXTBOOKS - $1,520
Supplies & Additional Expenses
- APTA Membership (National Dues = $80 + State Chapter Dues = Varies) - 1st Year - $130.00
- APTA Membership (National Dues = $80 + State Chapter Dues = Varies) – 2nd Year - $130.00
- Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 3rd Edition (Available Online w/APTA Membership) - No Cost
- The PTA Clinical Performance Instrument (Available Online w/APTA Membership) - No Cost
- Clinical Education Onboarding Fees - $40
- Background check (additional background check may be required for clinical externship) - $88.30
- Immunizations (may include additional TB & Flu) - Varied Cost
- Drug Screening (may be required for clinical externships) - $25
- 2 sets of scrubs (see PTA apparel memo for ordering instructions & required color) - Varied Cost
- PTA Polo Shirt (see PTA apparel memo for ordering instructions) - Varied Cost
- 1 whiteboard (no larger than 8.5”x11”) and 1 dry erase marker w/attached eraser - Varied Cost
- On-Campus and Online/Hybrid Programs – Students are responsible for transportation and lodging on clinical rotations.
- Online/Hybrid Program - Students participating in the online hybrid program are responsible for transportation and lodging associated with the on campus portion of PTA lab courses.
Upon graduation, the student may have some of the following expenses related to licensure. The fees vary depending on student completion of the recommended exam preparation course and practice exam. Also, the state licensing fee varies depending on the state. All fees related to licensure are the student’s responsibility.
Licensure Expenses
- >$500 - PTA Licensure Exam Preparation Course (Recommended)
- $99 - PEAT Exam (PTA Practice Exam & Assessment Tool) (Recommended)
- $485 - National Physical Therapist Assistant Licensing Exam (FSBPT)
- $82.60 - Prometric Testing Center Fee (Testing Centers located throughout the United States)
- $225 - New Mexico Licensing Fee (fees vary by state)
