PTA 200 - Modalities & Procedures in Physical Therapy

Institution:

Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 5 Course ID: 004017 Includes the basic physical science principles of selected physical therapy interventions, data collection and selected physiotherapy interventions including wound therapy, compression therapy, safety procedures gait training, traction, massage, superficial heat and cold, deep heat modalities, electrotherapy ultraviolet radiation, hydrotherapy, and documentation. 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 220, PTA 240. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Attributes: Course Also Offered in Modules

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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