PTA 110 - Basic Care in Physical Therapy

Institution:

Arapahoe Community College

Subject:

Description:

Examines the basic patient care skills for the healthcare practitioner. Enables the student to gain an understanding and demonstrate skills that include positioning, body mechanics, transfers, range of motion, palpation, vital signs, aseptic techniques, bandaging, intermittent venous compression, medical terminology, activities of daily living, wheelchair management, architectural barriers, and gait training. PREREQUISITES: Admission to PTA program or Instructor's permission.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.arapahoe.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 797-4222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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