PTA 205 - Modalities I

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Physical Therapy Assistant

Description:

This course provides: 1) introduction to patient treatment including patient preparation and positioning, draping, station and equipment preparation; 2) basic first aid procedures to common accidents; and 3) the study of inflammation and repair. The student will learn external vasocompression including intermittent vasocompression, ace wrap; CPM machines, heat and cold modalities with the physics, physiology, application, indications, contraindications, patient and environment preparation, draping, related medical terminology, and SOAP format documentation. Also, included is the paraffin bath, contrast bath, ultrasound, phonophoresis, and ultraviolet, and diathermy. In addition, students will have an introduction to electrical modalities including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Includes lab practicals on all 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:

3.00

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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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