PT 120 - Introduction to Rehabilitation

Institution:

Herkimer County Community College

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Description:

4 Credits (3,2) This course defines for the student the role of the physical therapist assistant and his/her place as a member of the rehabilitation team. The student learns the history of the profession of physical therapy and is introduced to its professional association, the American Physical Therapy Association (A.P.T.A.). The rehabilitation philosophy, medical and professional conduct, ethics, the referral process, patient dignity and patient rights are included. The Disablement model, the elements of effective patient/client management, plan of care, interventions and outcomes are discussed. Additional themes introduced include individual and cultural differences, effective communication, clinical problem solving and judgment making and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. The student begins to achieve some basic clinical ski I Is of data col lection using selected tests and measures and performs selected interventions. The student learns the basics of medical terminology and record keeping and begins the practice of note writing. An introduction to clinical education is presented. Co-requisites: PT 130 and SC 129.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.herkimer.edu/

Phone Number:

(315) 866-0300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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