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2.00 Credits
FA - A.A.S. only. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BSC 1093. Introduction to the history, present practice and future trends of the profession; structure and services of the American Physical Therapy Association (A.P.T.A.); introduction to the team concept in health care including the role and responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant; and introduction to common disease processes.The scope of expanded practice for the PTA will be introduced.
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3.00 Credits
SP - A.A.S. only. Prerequisite: BSC 1093 .Corequisite: PHT 1120L.The student will have a basic knowledge and understanding of the biomechanical principles of human motion.The structure and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems will be studied and applied in basic analysis of therapeutic exercise and gait.
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2.00 Credits
SP - A.A.S. only. Lab fee. Corequisite: PHT 1120. Laboratory sessions are designed to develop student skills in palpation of bony landmarks, goniometry, gross manual muscle testing, basic gait analysis and analysis of muscle function as it relates to the biomechanical principles of human motion.
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3.00 Credits
SU - A.A.S. only. Corequisite: PHT 1210L.This course is designed to instruct the student in the operation of therapeutic modalities used by the physical therapist assistant.The student will be given the opportunity to develop knowledge of the physical principles, physiological effects, indications and contraindications of heat, cold, light, traction,massage, and therapeutic electricity on the body; and understanding of selected tests and evaluation procedures which are related to the application of the modalities; and the modality or procedure which would be most appropriate in the application to a specific clinical symptom.
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2.00 Credits
SU - A.A.S. only. Lab fee. Corequisite: PHT 1210. Laboratory sessions designed to develop student skills in actual performance of all modalities/procedures presented in Therapeutic Modalities I (Lecture).
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3.00 Credits
SP - A.A.S. only. Prerequisite: PHT 1251 .Corequisites: PHT 1224L, PHT 1801.This course covers a variety of medical and orthopedic conditions commonly treated by physical therapist assistants and emphasizes the effects and types of exercises employed for therapeutic reasons. Included are traditional therapeutic exercise routines such as passive, active, assistive, active and resistive range of motion, PRE programs, manual and mechanical strengthening, stretching.
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2.00 Credits
SP - A.A.S. only. Lab fee. Corequisite: PHT 1224. Laboratory sessions for Therapeutic Techniques and Disabilities IA are designed to provide the student with observation and actual application of therapeutic exercises in the laboratory setting. Emphasis is on orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and vascular disorders and related therapeutic exercise programs.
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2.00 Credits
FA - A.A.S. only. Prerequisite: BSC 1093. Corequisites: PHT 1000, PHT 1251L. Introduction to basic patient care skills, patient positioning and draping, treatment booth preparation, transfers, gait training with assistive devices,wheelchair measurement and operation,measurement of vital signs, identification of architectural barriers,wound debridement, and aseptic technique.
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2.00 Credits
FA - A.A.S. only. Lab fee. Corequisite: PHT 1251.This is a laboratory course in which there is practice in activities basic to the care of patients in health agencies.The development of manual dexterity with patient safety and comfort, and all skills discussed in the lecture portion of this course.
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1.00 Credits
SP - A.A.S. only. Prerequisite: PHT 1000.This course is a study of pharmacology correlated to the clinical practice of the PTA.Drug actions, interactions, adverse effects, toxicity, and biotransformation will be stressed.Wound care and burn management will be an important aspect of this course.
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