PTA 272 - Patient Care Skills III

Institution:

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

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Description:

(5 Hrs ) This course is a continuation of study of the principles and techniques of physical therapy procedures. Patient tests and measures and assessment techniques will be presented that build on the information from PTA 152, PTA 162 and PTA 164. Tests and measures, assessment techniques and interventions in the areas of cardiac status, respiratory status and balance and function will be presented. Tests and measures and assessment and treatment interventions related to amputation will be presented. Discharge planning and home environment assessment will also be presented in a problem-solving format. The goals and principles of therapeutic exercise and the following types of physical agents will be introduced: electrotherapy (for tone reduction, strengthening, pain reduction, and wound healing), diathermy and laser. Course material will be presented in a contextual framework. (Theory 3 hours, Lab 6 hours) Fall Prerequisite: PTA 162 Corequisites: CIS 190; PSYC 232; PTA 274; PTA 278; RELI

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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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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