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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Presents human anatomy with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, identification of structures and their relationship to function, normal and abnormal biomechanical principles of joint patterns and gait. Explores human movement during performance of activities, especially the geometry of movement (kinematics) and the forces influencing movement (kinetics). Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the clinical manifestations and common management strategies for diseases/disorders of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, integumentary, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems as they pertain to physical therapy interventions. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
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4.00 Credits
Introduces adaptive/assistive devices and equipment, gait training, activities of daily living (ADLs), wheelchair skills, isolation/standard precautions, aseptic technique, draping, transfers, passive range of motion (PROM), and mechanical modalities. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
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2.00 Credits
Introduces health-related human behavior to include coping and adjustment behaviors in acute and chronic illness, and the role that culture and family systems play in response to illness or injury. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
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1.00 Credits
Provides the Physical Therapist Assistant student an opportunity to observe and participate in a structured clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Provides an opportunity for the student to perform tests and interventions, and apply critical thinking skills developed in prior coursework. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
Prerequisite:
PTA A130 UA C AND PTA A150 UA C
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4.00 Credits
Introduces exercise as a preventive and treatment mechanism for pathological conditions that influence strength, endurance and flexibility of the human body. Emphasis is placed upon design and application of exercise, developmental sequence of exercise, types of exercise, and the use of exercise equipment. Includes the body's physiological response to exercise. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
Prerequisite:
PTA A105 UA C AND PTA A110 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the clinical manifestations and common management strategies for diseases/disorders of the neurological, immune, lymphatic, hepatic/biliary, hematologic, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems as they pertain to physical therapy interventions. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
Prerequisite:
PTA A120 UA C
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4.00 Credits
Introduces physical therapy interventions including management of integumentary pathologies, use of physical agents, environmental safety and accessibility evaluations, prosthetics and orthotics, and select manual therapy interventions. Registration Restrictions: Department approval
Prerequisite:
PTA A130 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Introduces fundamentals of growth, development and aging, with implications for physical therapy. Focuses on neurological interventions used throughout the lifespan for individuals with abnormal development, neurological injuries and neurological disorders. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
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2.00 Credits
Prepares the student for transition into the workforce. Includes discussion of the national Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) exam, employment, Alaska practice act, professional development, employment opportunities and community service. Presents challenges and opportunities involved with providing physical therapy in the state of Alaska. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval
Prerequisite:
PTA A195 UA P
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