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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours (2 hours theory, 3 hours of laboratory per week) A continuation of the study of physical therapy skills including the anatomy and physiology of exercise and its principles and applications to pathological conditions. Included is the study and application of progressive resistive exercise, stretching and isokinetics. There is an emphasis on physical therapy appropriate for orthopedic diseases and disorders. Prerequisites: PTA 115 and PTA 120.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours (A minimum of 120 hours of clinical per semester) Clinical Practicum II provides opportunities for establishing and following individual patient treatments and programs. PTA goals are realized from experience in giving consecutive treatments. In addition, insights are gained into medical, departmental and institutional functions and organization. Sessions include reinforcement of techniques and skills, information concerning the care of the ill and disabled, a continuation of communications skills and discussion of the PTA role. Prerequisites: PTA 125, PTA 210 and PTA 215. At least one long-term clinical practicum experience (CP II, CP III or CP IV) will be completed outside the Omaha/Lincoln metropolitan area. The student will be responsible for travel, lodging and living expenses for the duration of that clinical.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours (2 hours theory and 3 hours of laboratory per week) Advanced Procedures acquaints the student with rehabilitation of patients with specific diseases and disabilities. Included are techniques used for spinal cord injury, brain injury, cerebrovascular accident, amputation, prosthetics, orthotics and burn rehabilitation. The student will also be introduced to new trends and directions in physical therapy practice as related to the neurologically involved patient. Prerequisites: PTA 210 and PTA 215.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours (2 hours theory, 3 hours of laboratory per week) Expands on the theory and principles of physical therapy skills used to treat special population groups, to include: sports physical therapy, industrial rehabilitation, wellness programs, pediatric neurological disorders, geriatrics, women's health and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Prerequisites: PTA 210 and PTA 215.
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 semester hours (A minimum of 200 hours of clinical per semester) This course is a continuation of supervised practical experience in a physical therapy department with added opportunities to apply and improve therapy skills. Sessions include discussion of clinical experiences, quality assurance issues and a facilitated discussion of patient case scenarios. Prerequisites: PTA 220, PTA 230 and PTA 235. At least one long-term clinical practicum experience (CP II, CP III or CP IV) will be completed outside the Omaha/Lincoln metropolitan area. The student will be responsible for travel, lodging and living expenses for the duration of that clinical.
  • 6.00 Credits

    6 semester hours (A minimum of 240 hours of clinical per semester) This full-time clinical is designed to be a capstone course in the development of the physical therapist assistant student. Students will be expected to perform patient care skills as related to the profession of physical therapy in a competent and ethical manner. In addition, students will be expected to discuss completed patient case scenarios and relate how the PTA fits into an integrated health care environment. Prerequisites: PTA 240. At least one long-term clinical practicum experience (CP II, CP III or CP IV) will be completed outside the Omaha/Lincoln metropolitan area. The student will be responsible for travel, lodging and living expenses for the duration of that clinical.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    1-4 semester hour(s) Study directed by a faculty person on a topic of the student's interest and the faculty
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours Introduction to psychology is a course designed to acquaint students with the history, development and present status of the science of psychology. Students will be exposed to areas of behavior, cognition and learning; and special emphasis will be placed on the study of abnormal psychology and its impact on health care.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours An introductory course which covers death from several different perspectives. The desired outcome of the course will be a better understanding of the dying patient and their family, with a particular emphasis on improving the quality of care provided to dying people and their survivors.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 semester hours A comprehensive exploration of the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and emotional development of individuals across their life span including the effect of culture on growth.
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