PTA 108 - Physical Agents Theory & Pract

Institution:

Owens Community College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This course introduces therapeutic intervention modalities commonly used in physical therapy treatment including heat, cold, light, sound, water, electricity, biofeedback, traction, massage and soft tissue treatment. Treatment and infection control for wound management are presented. Physiological effects, indications, contraindications, precautions, methods of application, treatment and problem solving for each modality is included. Effective documentation and discharge planning is continued in this course. Laboratory sessions provide application of learned skills.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PTA 101 and PTA 102

Corequisites:

PTA 110

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

https://www.owens.edu

Phone Number:

(567) 661-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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