PTA 215 - Healthcare issues

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This course provides general overviews of common pathologies, including anatomical and physiological considerations, etiologies and physical therapy management. The course is also designed to introduce the student to the foundations of assessment and management for the pediatric and geriatric population with interventions, wellness prevention and factors affecting lifespan such as disease, genetics and nutrition. Students will gain an understanding of adjunctive and alternative health care practices in which patients maybe participating and/or be appropriate for referral. Other topics within this course to include but not be limited to wounds and burns care, aquatic therapy, amputees, and prosthetics and orthotics. (3 Credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100, PHL110, PTA110, PTA125, PTA130, PTA135, PTA200, and PTA245

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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