PTA 102 - Physical Therapist Assisting 2

Institution:

Orange County Community College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

In this second course in the sequence of four procedures courses, the basic principles of massage and application of modalities are emphasized, as well as practice of specific skills including massage, hot and cold packs, paraffin, whirlpool, contrast baths, ultrasound, diathermy, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared and intermittent compression. Principles and procedures related to the Hubbard Tank and therapeutic pool are also presented. [R-1] Prerequisite: BIO 111, PTA 101, PTA 103, PTA 105 Corequisite: BIO 112, PTA 104

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.sunyorange.edu/

Phone Number:

(845) 344-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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