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3.00 Credits
In a seminar format, students gain new perspectives on contemporary issues important to the field of psychology. The emphasis is on individual investigations and class discussions. Prerequisite: Completion of PSYC 1000 or equivalent.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
No course description available.
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1.00 Credits
In this second semester course, AS in Psychology program majors identify their marketable skills, career needs, and career goals through exploration and interactions with various social services agencies. Students learn to make informed choices and plans regarding baccalaureate and graduate training in psychology or other related fields of study, as well as job-seeking skills in psychology. Additional topics covered are introductory-level approaches to writing in APA format and style, professionalism, and financial literacy. Course must be repeated if not passed with a "C" or better. Prerequisistes: PSYC 1000 and ENGL 1010
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3.00 Credits
Students examine the history and progress of the profession of physical therapy. Students discuss professional ethics, malpractice, and licensure laws related to physical therapy and the specific topics related to the physical therapist assistant (PTA). Students also develop professional oral and written communication skills, discuss current issues in physical therapy, utilize basic physical therapy terminology, practice collaboration with other health care professionals, and participate in reviewing the basic format of the professional literature. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Corequisite: PTAT 1650.
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4.00 Credits
Students explore and develop skills involving the principles and practices of physical therapy including performing range of motion assessment and measurements, assessing posture, monitoring vital signs, implementing universal precautions, performing and assessing body mechanics during a variety of activities, performing transfers for a variety of patient populations, assessing wheelchair fitting, utilizing assistive devices, developing edema management programs, assessing and applying compression wraps, and demonstrating a variety of taping procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Corequisite: PTAT 1600.
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3.00 Credits
Students examine the principles and practices of physical therapy including assessment and measurement of pain and inflammation as it relates to the use of modalities. The students also assess and apply a variety of modalities including: thermal agents, cryotherapy, ultrasound, infrared, electrical stimulation (TENS, FES, IFC, EMG, and Biofeedback), diathermy, mechanical traction, manual traction, iontophoresis, and phonophoresis. Prerequisite: Completion of PTAT 1720.
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4.00 Credits
Students explore the theory, principles, and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs for a variety of patient populations. In addition, they apply specific strategies for stretching (sustained hold, contract/relax, strain/counterstrain), strengthening (isometrics, isotonics, open/closed chain, resistive exercises, weight training, aquatics), and balance and coordination activities. Students also examine theories of motor control and motor learning, and implement these theories into clinical practice. Lab activities will involve therapeutic exercise programs set up, joint mobilizations, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques and implementation in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: Completion of PTAT 2030.
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1.00 Credits
Students explore an in-depth description of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and develop skills to read and assess basic EKG's (normal and pathological), identify cardiac protocols, assess and monitor common cardiopulmonary conditions, review cardiac and pulmonary circuitry, identify cardiac precautions for a variety of patient populations, and perform postural drainage, and establish endurance and wellness programs for healthy and diseased individuals. Prerequisites: Completion of PTAT 2030.
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3.00 Credits
Students examine multiple pathologies of the nervous system including stroke, demyelinating diseases, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's Disease, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In addition, students contrast normal structures and function of the nervous system, including motor control centers of the brain and spinal tracts, to a nervous system with specific impairments. Students develop skills to assess, treat, and manage the neurologically impaired patient based on clinical signs and symptoms of neurological disorders. Prerequisite: Completion of PTAT 2970.
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4.00 Credits
Students identify and assess common orthopedic conditions and analyze findings to implement intervention strategies and develop comprehensive treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Students participate in case studies common to orthopedic conditions including amputations. Students learn to progress physical therapy plans of care for a variety of orthopedic and postsurgical conditions. Prerequisite: Completion of PTAT 1720.
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