PTA 106 - Therapeutic Intervention in Child Development And Gerontology

Institution:

Essex County College

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Description:

This course introduces the student to human development throughout the lifespan. Students learn about acquisition of gross and fine motor skills in the pediatric population and the concept of positioning and adaptive equipment. Normal infantile reflexes are introduced and the effects of persisting abnormal reflexes are discussed. Emphasis is placed on equilibrium and righting reactions and the normal/ abnormal developmental sequence. Geriatric pathology is presented and students are trained to recognize and treat age-related changes affecting all biological systems. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in PTA101 and BIO121. Co-requisite: PTA 102.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.essex.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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