PTA 201 - Intro Physical Therapist Asst

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Physical Therapy Assistant

Description:

The student will learn: 1) the roles of the physical therapist (PT) and the physical therapist assistant (PTA) including the history, ethical, and legal aspects; 2) information regarding acquiring malpractice insurance; 3) structure and organization of the health care system in general and as it relates to the physical therapist assistant; 4) general information of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as an organization and enrollment; 5) psycho- social aspects of the health care professional and the patient; 6) verbal and nonverbal communication; 7) principles of teaching and learning; 8) basic medical terminology and record keeping, including SOAP note documentation (subjective, objective, assessment and plan); 9) asepsis, sterile techniques, and hand washing; 10) body mechanics and lifting; and 11) vital signs. This course includes laboratory practicals on appropriate clinical topics. In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or better. Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program is required to take this course.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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