PTAP 121 - Procedures I

Institution:

Butler County Community College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

The first of four sequential courses addresses general skills such as body mechanics, infection control, gait and functional training, and therapeutic modalities including heat, cold, compression, massage, ultrasound, and electromagnetic modalities. Students will be introduced to identifying patients' status regarding architectural barriers, environmental modifications, skin integrity and sensation, and vital signs.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

PTAP 101, PTAP 135, and BIOL 131

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bc3.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 287-8711

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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