PTAS 120 - Physical Therapist Assisting II

Institution:

Vincennes University

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Description:

The second of a four-semester sequence inter-relates medical, legal, and ethical considerations as applied to documentation and communication within the health field. Physiological, pathological and safety implications are applied to use of modalities; deep and superficial heating, cooling, electrical treatments for pain control and for muscle contraction, ultrasound, edema control and hydrotherapy. Techniques are learned for wound healing, vascular and cardiac disorders, amputations and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. 3 lecture hours, 9 laboratory hours.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

vinu.edu/

Phone Number:

(812) 888-8888

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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