PTAT 1650 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES I

Institution:

Laramie County Community College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

Students explore and develop skills involving the principles and practices of physical therapy including performing range of motion assessment and measurements, assessing posture, monitoring vital signs, implementing universal precautions, performing and assessing body mechanics during a variety of activities, performing transfers for a variety of patient populations, assessing wheelchair fitting, utilizing assistive devices, developing edema management programs, assessing and applying compression wraps, and demonstrating a variety of taping procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Corequisite: PTAT 1600.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 778-5222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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