PTA 211 - PTA Procedures V:Rehabilitation Applications

Institution:

Spokane Falls Community College

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Instructional focus is on application of basic physical therapy skills for the treatment of specific neurologic disabilities including spinal cord injuries, stroke, head injuries, MS and other neurologic diseases. Additional emphasis is placed on the development of treatment programs for orthopedic patients including upper and lower extremity dysfunctions, injuries to the spine, and lower extremity amputations. Students develop specific home programs, instruct in family training, and select appropriate assistive devices and equipment for neurologic, geriatric and orthopedic patients. Students apply physical therapy skills for the comprehensive treatment of the geriatric patient, vestibular and burn patients, and analyze functional assessments and testing for sensory related deficits. Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or better in PTA 210 and all PTA courses and concurrent enrollment in PTA 201, 252. (SFCC)

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spokanefalls.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 533-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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