PTA 2411 - Special Clientele Lab

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

Students review anatomical and physiological aspects of the cardiopulmonary system and are introduced to the cardiac rehabilitation program. Orthotic and prosthetic devices are presented, rationale for their use, fitting, and adjustments are reviewed. Students will review physical therapy techniques for women's health, and age-related pathologies and practice appropriate techniques. 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. Decipher data in patient chart and execute properly formulated treatment for specific special clientele populations. 2. Properly respond and adapt to patient needs and changes in status with regards to special clientele populations. 3. Analyze complex gait deviations and formulate treatment plan for treatment with regards to special clientele populations 4. Investigate avenues to educate patients and families regarding local/community programs who advocate patient support regarding special Clientele populations. 5. Construct a HEP appropriate for a complex special clientele patient with co-morbidities and effectively communicate to patient and caregivers. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. Corequisite: PTA 2410 Special Clientele. FA

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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