PTA 101 - Physical Therapist

Institution:

Villa Maria College

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Description:

Assistant I and Laboratory Orientation to the profession of physical therapy serves as a backdrop for acquiring cognitive and psychomotor skills related to selected fundamentals of physical therapy. Topics include draping/ positioning of patients, palpation of anatomical landmarks, goniometry, muscle manual testing, vital signs, universal precautions, and ambulation with assistive devices. Three class hours and four laboratory hours weekly. 4 credits (Fall)

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villa.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 896-0700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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