PTA 220 - Physical Therapy Principles & Procedures

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Somerset Community College

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Hours: 5 Course ID: 004016 Emphasizes selective physical therapy interventions and data collection for management of patients with the following problems: musculoskeletal conditions, pulmonary diseases, pathological gait, balance problems thermal injuries, arthritis, amputations and cardiac diseases. Includes therapeutic exercise, orthotics prosthetics, wellness, and womens health issues. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program and completion of PTA 100, PTA 150, PTA 160, and all general education courses required for completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant program with a grade of C or better. Completion of PTA 170 with a grade of P. Corequisite: PTA 200, PTA 240. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.somerset.kctcs.edu/

Phone Number:

(877) 629-9722

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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