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  • PTA 1324: Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation I

    4.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This course provides an overview of the biomechanical and neurophysiological basis and application of various therapeutic exercises. The basics of therapeutic exercise are correlated with areas of the body and pathological conditions. 2 hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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  • PTA 1911: Seminar

    1.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This course is designed to facilitate student involvement in the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, the college student PTA organization and the Health Career and Technical Education Students of America. The course allows regular assembly and encourages leadership skills, understanding of group dynamics, educational enrichment, community service, and fosters rapport among allied health students.
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  • PTA 1921: Seminar

    1.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This course is a continuation of PTA 1911. This course is designed to facilitate student involvement in the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, the college student PTA organization and the Health Career and Technical Education Students of America. The course allows regular assembly and encourages leadership skills, understanding of group dynamics, educational enrichment, community service, and fosters rapport among allied health students. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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  • PTA 2233: Electrotherapy

    3.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This course emphasizes theory and practical application of electrotherapy and other therapeutic procedures and discusses pain theories and pain control. Indications and contraindications are emphasized. Manual muscle testing is further developed. 8 hours lecture and 16 hours laboratory for 3 weeks during the summer semester. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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  • PTA 2334: Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation II

    4.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This course presents theory, principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation for selected conditions. Methods of functional, motor and sensory assessment and intervention techniques are introduced. Prosthetics and orthotics are discussed. 2 hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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  • PTA 2413: Clinical Education I

    3.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This initial clinical experience at an assigned clinical facility allows the student to correlate didactic classes and laboratory practice with actual delivery of physical therapy services in an area clinical facility. Basic intermediate modalities and procedures learned in prior course work will be practiced under close supervision of the facility clinical instructor. 40 hours per week during the summer semester (second program year) is required. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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  • PTA 2424: Clinical Education II

    4.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This second full-time clinical experience at an assigned clinical facility allows the student to continue to utilize skills practiced during Clinical Education I plus correlates didactic and laboratory classes of PTA 1324, Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation I, PTA 2333 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation II, and PTA 2513 Medical Conditions and Related Pathology. Basic, intermediate, and advanced skills/techniques will be monitored by close supervision of the clinical instructor. 40 hours per week for 5 weeks is required for this course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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  • PTA 2434: Clinical Education III

    4.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This third full-time clinical at an assigned clinical facility allows the student to continue to correlate all prior didactic and laboratory courses by practicing skills under the moderate supervision of the clinical instructor. Emphasis is placed on basic development of problem solving and critical thinking skills. 40 hours per week for 5 weeks is required for this course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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  • PTA 2444: Clinical Education IV

    4.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This final full-time clinical experience is intended to prepare the PTA student for entry into the profession of physical therapy. Students will demonstrate competence and confidence in the application of therapeutic techniques and modalities. The student should demonstrate all skills with minimal supervision. Physical therapy treatments will be implemented and modified within the plan of care. Emphasis is placed on the advanced development of problem solving and critical thinking skills. 40 hours per week for 5 weeks is required for this course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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  • PTA 2513: Medical Conditions & Related Pathology

    3.00 Credits
    Meridian Community College

    This course provides a basic knowledge of the disease process of selected orthopedic, neurological, pediatrics and systemic diseases and conditions encountered in physical therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, pathology and clinical picture of conditions or diseases studied. Possible Physical Therapy intervention in each disability is discussed. 3 hours lecture weekly. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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