PTA 135 - Orthopedic Rehab/Basic Skills

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This course will focus on the rehabilitation of common orthopedic disorders. Basic information regarding orthopedic considerations will be introduced and built upon from the simple to more involved concepts. Each body region will be addressed separately with anatomical considerations, various diagnoses, and common treatment techniques and programs presented for each area. Students will be expected to integrate basic skills learned in the Introduction to PTA class and understand and demonstrate their application within an orthopedic focused patient population. Furthermore, new critical skills will be identified within each section and integrated into the laboratory component of the coursework. Students will be expected to practice and incorporate documentation skills introduced in the Organization and Administration course. The performance of literature reviews will be introduced to support the critical thinking process as applicable to orthopedic considerations. The information and skill set presented in this course will also complement those of Functional Kinesiology . (3 credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100 and PHL110

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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