PTAP 150 - PTA Procedures I

Institution:

San Juan College

Subject:

Description:

Basic movement patterns of the body related to lifting and transfers. Vital signs, the study of inflammation and repair; wound stages, isolation categories and terminology. Introduction to patient treatment, preparation and positioning, beginning modalities related to compression, THR/TKR, TT, basic pharmacology, laboratory tests, exercises, pain, universal precautions, CPM machines, heat and cold modalities and US. Related medical terminology and SOAP note format documentation. Includes lab practicals on all topics. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the on-campus or online PTA Program. Semester Offered: Spring for the on-campus program and summer for the online program.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sanjuancollege.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 326-3311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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