PTA 1002 - Orientation to Physical Therapy Practice Part II

Institution:

Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 2.5 Course ID: 005735 Includes orientation to the profession of physical therapy, legal aspects of physical therapy practice interdisciplinary team, cultural diversity, and review specific patient-care skills such as communication body mechanics, safety procedures, wheelchair management, patient transfers, patient positioning, and draping. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program; completion of BIO 137 and 139 with a grade of C or better, and have met the requirements for transfer credit for PTA 1001. Lecture: 1.5 credits (22.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Campus: WKCTC

Credits:

2.50

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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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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