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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 331
PTA 250 Advanced Massage for PTA (0-3-0-1)
This course is a survey of advanced massage techniques. Topics include lymphatic drainage and selected soft tissue techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and correct application of selected advanced massage techniques.
PTA 252 Geriatrics for the PTA (2-0-0-2)
This course is designed to provide more in-depth knowledge of physical therapy care for the geriatric individual. Topics include health promotion, wellness programs, and medical problems speci c to the elderly. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and describe special problems and programs for the elderly.
PTA 254 Pediatrics for the PTA (0-3-0-1)
This course provides an in-depth study of pediatric dysfunction and rehabilitation tech- niques. Topics include severe and profound attention de cit disorder, sensory integration, and rehabilitation in the school setting. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss selected pediatric dysfunctions and demonstrate specialized rehabilitation techniques.
PTA 260 Advanced PTA Clinical Education (0-0-30-10)
Prerequisite: PTA 180 or PTA 182
This course provides full-time clinical af liations for planned learning experiences and
practice under supervision. Emphasis is placed on reinforcement of learned skills in direct patient care, communications, and professional behaviors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate satisfactory performance as an entry-level physical therapist assistant and as a member of the physical therapy team.
PTA 270 PTA Topics (1-0-0-1)
This course covers the physical therapist assistant profession in preparation for the state licen- sure exam. Topics include developing time management skills and practicing for the competence examinations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify individual academic strengths and weaknesses and utilize this information to continue self-study for the licensure exam.
PTA 280 PTA Issues I (1-0-0-1)
This course consists of reports, discussions, and guest lectures on the latest physical therapy techniques, equipment, and health sciences specialties. Topics include reports on extra-depart- mental experiences, case studies, and literature reviews. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss specialized physical therapy equipment and/or related elds and display competent writing skills.
PTA 282 PTA Issues II (0-3-0-1)
This course introduces the concept of extremity joint mobilization techniques and encour- ages attainment of basic competence. Topics include joint mobilization grades and techniques for all peripheral joints and general understanding of basic skill competencies. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to perform safe and effective mobilization techniques.
RADIOGRAPHY
RAD 110 Radiography Introduction & Patient Care (2-3-0-3) Corequisites: RAD 111 and RAD 151
This course provides an overview of the radiography profession and student responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of patient care, radiation protection, technical factors, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in these areas.
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