PTA 2201 - Physical Agents Lab

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

Students develop competence in the correct application of therapeutic modalities including heat, cold, electrotherapy, intermittent compression, massage, traction, and ultrasound. Evidenced based practice and indications/contraindications are emphasized. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Demonstrate safe and proper usage of each of the required physical and mechanical agent on skills check. 2: Prepare patients for physical and mechanical agent interventions with proper positioning and draping techniques and adapt to patient needs during treatment. 3: Evaluate medical history, response from patient interview, and palpation techniques to select most appropriate physical/mechanical agent interventions. 4: Properly communicate and educate patients and their families with regards to current research and the science behind specific physical agent/mechanical agent usage commensurate with the needs of the patient. 5: Formulate documentation of the specific intervention provided and develop a plan of progression using the physical or mechanical agent within the physical therapy plan of care. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. SP

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.