PTA 282 - Patient Care Skills IV

Institution:

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

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Description:

(5 Hrs ) Treatment techniques taught in this unit will be integrated with previous coursework in order to achieve comprehensive management of the patient. Review and update of new techniques with muscle, joint and soft tissue techniques and neurological treatment approaches will be presented in lectures and structured laboratory sessions. Students will be challenged to provide the rationale for patient care plans presented to them and for identifying organized and efficient sequencing of components of given treatment sessions. A unit of study will be presented on the delivery of service for the pediatric population. The sequence of study will include fetal life, premature birth, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Within each time frame, an integration of motor, cognitive, language and psychosocial development will be discussed. Physical therapy issues pertinent to each stage of development will be covered. Principles and special issues related to treating older adults will also be presented. This course will be offered during the first six weeks of the semester. (Theory 10.5 hours, Lab 8 hours for 6 weeks) Spring Prerequisite: PTA 272 Corequisites: PTA 284; PTA 288; PTA 298

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sf.edu

Phone Number:

(260) 399-7700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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