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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Designed to provide the physical therapist assistant student with a foundation in neurology. This includes, but is not limited to, specific assessment and treatment techniques for patients in special populations, such as spinal cord injury, pediatrics, traumatic head injury, cerebrovascular accidents, as well as other cardiovascular disorders. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all prior coursework in the PTA program.
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0.00 Credits
This lecture lab course is designed to develop the Occupational Therapy Assistant and the Physical Therapist Assistant with the skills to collaborate, develop and implement assessment/treatment techniques for individuals with neurological and/or cardiovascular disorders. This includes specific assessment and treatment techniques for patients in special populations, such as spinal cord injury, pediatrics, amputees, traumatic head injury, cerebrovascular accidents, as well as other neurological or cardiovascular disorders. Prerequisite: AL 167 and BI 255.
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on diseases and related impairments of the integumentary system, which are most frequently found in physical therapy assessment and intervention. Introduction to wound care including physiology of tissue healing, wound assessment tools, dressing and interventions commonly used in physical therapy will be included in the course. Prerequisite: AL 186 and AL 271.
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3.00 Credits
This course is clinical in nature. The student will attend one six-week rotation and will practice skills learned in all previous coursework. The student will attend scheduled review sessions prior to clinical placement to further develop the skills of problem solving and communication in patient care and departmental function. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all prior coursework in the PTA program.
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2.00 Credits
Emphasizes professional aspects of the Physical Therapist Assistant. Topics include: reimbursement guidelines, legislative issues, health care delivery systems and policies, continuing education, code of ethics, current developments in Physical Therapy, professional relationships, research, employment, etc. The course will broaden the student's understanding of professional responsibility & motivate them toward professional improvement, commitment & continuing competence in the Physical Therapy profession. Prerequisite: AL 171 and AL 261
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2.00 Credits
Emphasizes the characteristics, clinical problems, and physical therapy treatment of various rehabilitation patients, including the physical, psychological, sexual & vocational problems encountered. Specialized areas of Physical Therapy such as Aquatics, Wound Management, Oncology, Women's Health Issues, Pulmonary, Prosthetics/Orthotics, Sports Physical Therapy & Chronic Pain Management included in this course. Prerequisite: AL 261, AL 264 and concurrent enrollment in AL 265.
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1.00 Credits
In consultation with a faculty member, the student is assigned for intensive study a specific area of concern related to physical therapy. May include intensive reading & the preparation of patient &/or practitioner educational materials related to the subject. This will give the student an opportunity to develop an area or topic of expertise by exploring various avenues of information & compiling those into one document. Students also review for the Program Comprehensive Final given during the second or third week of the spring semester. Prerequisite: AL 265 and AL 272.
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3.00 Credits
This course is clinical in nature and consists of one six-week full time rotation following the completion of all didactic course work. The student will be involved in practicing physical therapist assistant skills in health care facilities across the United States. Entails either on-site or phone communication between the clinical instructor, the student & the academic coordinator. The student is given the opportunity to practice advanced applications with indirect supervision on a variety of patients & to develop competence as a full time member of the medical team. Prerequisite: AL 270.
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5.00 Credits
Students are assigned to various clinical settings designed to allow the student to complete procedural evaluations in basic respiratory care. They are also introduced to critical care medicine. Prerequisite: AL 187.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Selected topics related to HIT, PTA, RT, or XR that vary each semester, & are announced in advance. Prerequisite: Varies with topic.
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