PT 130 - Clinical Procedures I

Institution:

Herkimer County Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 Credits (2,3) This course is designed to introduce the physical therapist assistant to a variety of basic skills and techniques which make up the patient's plan of care. The student PTA learns the relationship to the supervising physical therapist and how to implement the plan of care as directed by the physical therapist. Students learn body mechanics, positioning, patient transfers, gait training with a variety of ambulatory aids and activities of daily living. Basic patient care skills are learned with consideration for safety and patient comfort. Students are introduced to the application of selected physical therapy interventions including: hot packs, paraffin, infrared, ultraviolet light, ultrasound, LASER, short-wave diathermy, hydrotherapy and cryotherapy. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in the application of these skills. Co-requisites: PT 120 and SC 129.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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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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