PTA 202 - Physical Therapy Seminar

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This course provides students with an understanding of topics relevant to the practice of physical therapy. Topics include ethics, licensure, malpractice, practice and continuing education. Emphasis is placed on the organization of health care institutions and community health care agencies. Topics presented in lecture that meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) include ethics, values and responsibilities, tests and measures, and practice management. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate competence through written examinations, demonstrate synthesis of skills developed in the classroom and clinic through artifact creation and will be eligible to progress in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PTA 102, PTA 103, PTA 112C 

Corequisites:

PTA 201, PTA 211C 

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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