PTA 2014 - Electrotherapy And Modalities

Institution:

Oklahoma City Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: PTA 1312; Corequisite: PTA 2024, PTA 2113 4 CREDITS The student will learn how to apply therapeutic modalities within a physical therapist's plan of care, and use knowledge of pain perception to help improve a patient'sfunctional independence. The student will gain knowledge of application and usage of the following modalities/treatment techniques: electrical stimulation, wound healing techniques (including dressings, topical agents, debridement techniques, universal precautions), respiratory treatments (including different coughing techniques, breathing exercises, and postural drainage/chest PT), and edema management (including compression therapies). Students will be able to use critical thinking to implement modality usage as per the physical therapist's plan of care, and document patient response and effectiveness of their treatments. The student must demonstrate proficiency/competency in these modalities through testing and oral/practical demonstrations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.occc.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 682-1611

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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