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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: PTA 210, PTA 211, PTA 224, PTA 226 Corequisite: PTA 236 Supervised full-time clinical experience allows students to apply and practice skills learned in other classes and learn to become an integral part of a physical therapy department. 40 hours per week for 5 weeks = 200 clinical hours
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PTA 226 Corequisite: PTA 235 Continues the case study concept with emphasis on developing a patient care plan. Students explore learning and communication styles and have the opportunity to observe fabrication of orthotics and prosthetics, research home medical equipment, and witness physical therapy in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. 3 lecture hours
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PTA 213, PTA 235 Corequisite: PTA 241 Supervised full-time clinical experience allows students to practice all of the techniques and procedures taught in the program, performing all that is normally expected of a physical therapist assistant. Students are expected to conduct an "in-service" presentation to colleagues at the clinical site. 40 hours per week for 6 weeks = 240 clinical hours
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PTA 236 Corequisite: PTA 240 Discussion-oriented review of ethical and moral dilemmas in health care and special practice areas within physical therapy, preparation for licensure, and employment as PTAs. Students have the opportunity to meet with a panel of practicing PTAs to discuss employment opportunities. 1 lecture hour
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 037 (or MAT 037A and 037B), ENG 024, ENG 034 Corequisites: RAD 119, RAD 127, BIO 103, MAT elective Introduction to radiography including accreditation requirements, professional organizations, professional ethics, legal responsibilities, patient care, elementary radiation protection, and darkroom technique. [Fall offering] 1 lecture hour
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: RAD 107, RAD 119, RAD 127 Corequisites: BIO 104, RAD 120, RAD 128 Explores principles of radiation biology and radiation protection, including the production of X-rays, the interaction of radiation and matter, radiation units, and methods to protect the radiographer and patient. [Spring offering] 2 lecture hours
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 037 (or MAT 037A and 037B), ENG 024, ENG 034 Corequisites: RAD 107, RAD 127, BIO 103, MAT elective Examines fundamental principles of radiation physics including the atom, electromagnetic radiation, X-ray tube components, and X-ray production. Presents imaging science principles including the primary factors of technique formation and the art of film critique, with clinical application of these principles. [Fall offering] 2 lecture hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: RAD 107, RAD 119, RAD 127 Corequisites: BIO 104, RAD 114, RAD 128 Examines image production factors that control and contribute to the radiographic image, including density, contrast and recorded detail. Presents the radiation physics principles of electricity, magnetism and X-ray circuitry. The laboratory component demonstrates the clinical application of image production and evaluation. [Spring offering] 2 lecture/2 laboratory hours
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 037 (or MAT 037A and 037B), ENG 024, ENG 034 Corequisites: RAD 107, RAD 119, BIO 103, MAT elective Study of standard radiographic positioning and related medical terminology of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Involves laboratory simulation and evaluation. Students acquire clinical experiences at an affiliate hospital sufficient to demonstrate competency in a specified number and variety of radiographic procedures. [Fall offering] 3 lecture/3 laboratory/24 clinical days
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisites: RAD 107, RAD 119, RAD 127 Corequisites: BIO 104 or RAD 114, RAD 120 Continuation of RAD 127, with standard radiographic positioning and related medical terminology of the bony thorax, pelvic girdle, upper femora, and vertebral column. Involves laboratory simulation and evaluation. Students acquire clinical experiences at an affiliate hospital sufficient to demonstrate competency in a specified number and variety of radiographic procedures beyond those demonstrated the previous semester. [Spring offering] 2 lecture/3 laboratory/28 clinical days
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