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3.00 Credits
Provides instruction in the principles, indications, contraindications, and precautions of physical agents including heat, cold, water, electrical stimulation, traction, light, and sound. Students practice techniques in a guided lab setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program, PTA 102, PTA 132, and PHYS 133 Co-requisites: PTA 108, PTA 118, PTA 119, PTA 142, and PTA 225 must be taken concurrently
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2.00 Credits
Explains the normal gross motor development of humans from infancy on. The early developmental sequence and reflexive maturation are related to rehabilitation techniques utilized with adult patients. The development of adults, the aging process, and death and dying are discussed. Psychosocial and cognitive issues throughout the life span will be incorporated into course material. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program and BIO 233 Co-requisites: PTA 102, PTA 132, and PTA 165 must be taken concurrently
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4.00 Credits
Instruction provided in a classroom setting in the signs, symptoms, etiology, course, prognosis, medical intervention, and treatment of diseases with an emphasis on diseases commonly encountered in physical therapy. Medical terminology is reinforced. Instruction provided in patient care with emphasis on physical therapy interventions relevant to the body system involved in various pathologies. Course content includes aseptic technique and wound care, cardiac rehab and chest PT, and selected manual therapy techniques. Students practice techniques in a guided lab setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program and AH 100 Co-requisites: PTA 108, PTA 118, PTA 119, PTA 142, and PTA 225 must be taken concurrently.
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4.00 Credits
Provides instruction in the etiology, course, prognosis, medical intervention, and treatment of orthopedic conditions of the extremities. Course content includes physical therapy intervention. Students practice techniques in a guided lab setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program and PTA 132 Co-requisites: PTA 250 and PTA 254 must be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
Provides instruction in the etiology, course, prognosis, medical intervention, and treatment of orthopedic conditions of the spine. Course content includes physical therapy intervention. Students practice techniques in a guided lab setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program and PTA 132 Co-requisites: PTA 250 and PTA 254 must be taken concurrently.
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2.00 Credits
(2 Credit Hours) Provides review of basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology followed by instruction in the theory and rationale of the treatment approach for the patient with neurological involvement. Emphasis is on the functional approach to patient treatment including the use of Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation for adults with neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury and cerebrovascular accidents. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program and PTA 132 Co-requisites: PTA 250, PTA 254, PTA 262, PTA 264, and PTA 291 must be taken concurrently.
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4.00 Credits
(4 Credit Hours) Provides opportunity for application of the techniques learned in PTA 262 with an emphasis on the functional approach to patient treatment. This includes the use of Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation for adults with neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury and cerebrovascular accidents. Students practice techniques in a guided lab setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program and PTA 132 Co-requisites: PTA 250, PTA 254, PTA 262, PTA 264, and PTA 291 must be taken concurrently.
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1.00 Credits
(1 Credit Hour) This course is intended to integrate classroom and practical clinical experiences. The course includes student presentations and discussions as well as review and reinforcement of clinical skills, medical terminology, and effective communication skills. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program and PTA 291 Co-requisites: PTA 270 and PTA 295 must be taken concurrently.
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2.00 Credits
A part-time supervised clinical practicum at affiliated physical therapy departments. Students participate in patient treatment under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Students will begin to integate information from all previoius course work to assist in those delegated components of patient care. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program, PTA 108, PTA 118, PTA 119, PTA 142, and PTA 225 Co-requisites: PTA 250, PTA 254, PTA 262, PTA 264, and PTA 211 must be taken concurrently.
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9.00 Credits
A full-time supervised clinical practicum at affiliated physical therapy departments. Students participate in patient treatment under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Students will be integrating classroom knowledge and laboratory experience to achieve the competencies of an entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant as outlined by the APTA. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program and PTA 291 Co-requisites: PTA 270 and PTA 295 must be taken concurrently.
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