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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PTA 160 Physical Therapy Procedure III (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisite: PTA 150
This course introduces treatment and measurement techniques and discusses treatment
programs for neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction and injury. Topics include soft tissue and joint dysfunction; assessment of girth, volume, length, sensation, pain, and muscle strength; and selected exercise programs. Upon completion, students should be able to measure strength and joint motion and identify methods to assess sensation, pain, volume, girth, length, and gait abnormalities.
PTA 170 Pathophysiology (3-0-0-3)
This course is a survey of basic pathology with emphasis on conditions most frequently observed and treated in physical therapy. Topics include etiology, pathology, manifesta- tion, treatment, and prognosis. Upon completion, students should be able to explain repair processes, categorize diseases, de ne pathology, identify organ/body systems involved, and discuss treatment and prognosis.
PTA 180 PTA Clinical Education Introduction (0-0-9-3)
This course introduces the physical therapy clinic in planned learning experiences and practice under supervision. Emphasis is placed on reinforcement of learned skills in direct patient care and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate satisfactory performance in learned patient care skills, communication activities, and profes- sional behaviors.
PTA 182 PTA Clinical Ed I (0-0-6-2)
This course provides a short-term af liation for planned learning experiences and practice under supervision. Emphasis is placed on basis skills including patient transfers, elementary exercise programs, and other learned skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate satisfactory performance as an introductory-level physical therapist assistant student.
PTA 212 Health Care/Resources (2-0-0-2)
This course provides an overview of various aspects of health care delivery systems and the interrelationships of health care team members. Topics include health agencies and their functions, health care team member roles, management, and other health care issues. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the functions of health organizations and team members and aspects of health care affecting physical therapy delivery.
PTA 222 Professional Interactions (2-0-0-2)
This course is designed to assist in the development of effective interpersonal skills in the physical therapist assistant setting. Topics include reactions to disability, the grieving process, methods of communication, motivation, health promotion, disease prevention, and aging. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate methods for achieving effective interaction with patients, families, the public, and other health care providers.
PTA 240 Physical Therapy Procedure IV (3-6-0-5)
This course covers normal development, adult and pediatric/CNS dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, amputee rehabilitation techniques, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Topics include neurology review, selected rehabilitation techniques, ADL and functional training, prosthetic and orthotic training, and environmental access. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and correct application of selected rehabilitation techniques for neurological dysfunction, cardiopulmonary conditions, and amputations.
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