PTA 150 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

Institution:

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

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Description:

(3 Hrs) Students are oriented to physical therapy as a discipline within the healthcare system. This course includes information on the role of the physical therapist assistant and the assistant's responsibility to and interaction with the patient, the physical therapist and other members of the healthcare team. Common patterns of delivery of physical therapy services, methods of referral, general categories of patient care problems, medical terminology and an introduction to documentation will be presented. The role of the professional organization, professional ethics and legal issues will be explored. (Theory 3 hours) Fall Corequisites: SOHS108; SOHS110; BIOL 261; MATH 122; PTA 152

Credits:

3.00

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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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