PTA 100 - Orientation to Physical Therapy Practice

Institution:

Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 4 Course ID: 004009 Includes orientation to the profession of physical therapy, legal aspects of physical therapy practice interdisciplinary team, cultural diversity, medical terminology, and introductory patient-care skills such as communication, aseptic techniques, body mechanics, safety procedures, wheelchair management, patient transfers, patient positioning, draping, and vital signs. Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA Program and completion of BIO 137 with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours/30:1 ratio). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Attributes: Course Also Offered in Modules

Credits:

4.00

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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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