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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
A lecture and discussion course on current topics and issues affecting the physical therapy profession and the role of the PTA including delivery of services, employment practices, legislation, third party payers and developing issues. PREREQUISITES: PTA 222, PTA 263, PTA 264 and PTA 242C. Thirty lecture hours per semester.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to massage, body mechanics, positioning, patient transfers and management, assistive and gait devices, isolation and aseptic techniques, manual muscle testing, goniometry, gait assessment and training. One full week of clinical observation PREREQUISITES: PTA 110 and admission to the second year PTA program. Thirty lecture, thirty laboratory and fifty clinical orientation/observation hours per semester.
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5.00 Credits
Assessment techniques, superficial heat and cold modalities, hydrotherapy, introduction to use of electrical currents, basic therapeutic exercise techniques. Application of techniques and procedures to the treatment of patients with orthopedic and soft tissue injuries and other medical conditions. PREREQUISITES: PTA 210, PTA 221, PTA 250and PTA 253. Thirty lecture and ninety laboratory hours per semester.
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5.00 Credits
Continuation of PTA 263. Further study of therapeutic exercise, introduction to traction, industrial rehabilitation, ergonomics, and aquatic therapy. Applications of these and previously studied techniques and procedures to patients with amputations, neck and back pathologies, arthritis and other medical conditions. Emphasis on program implementation and documentation. PREREQUISITES: PTA 210, PTA 221, PTA 250 and PTA 253. Forty-five lecture and sixty laboratory hours per semester.
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2.00 Credits
Treatment procedures and appliances including prosthetics, intermittent compression and orthotics. Assessment and treatment of the patient with peripheral vascular disease including lymphedema and amputations. Introduction to principles of rehabilitation of patients with neurological dysfunction. Prerequisites: PTA 221* PTA 253*, and PTA 250*. Fifteen lecture and thirty laboratory hours per semester.
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation techniques for patients with neurological dysfunctions and advanced theory of electrical modalities. Application of techniques and procedures to patients with burns, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and multi-handicapping conditions. Special areas of practice. PREREQUISITES: PTA 222, PTA 263, PTA 264, and PTA 242C. Thirty lecture and sixty laboratory hours per semester.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the patient care pertinent to the Radiologic Technologist including medical asepsis, emergencies, and basic medical techniques. Special emphasis is given to effective communication with patients, including ethical and legal responsibilities. PREREQUISITE: RAD 150*. CO-REQUISITES: RAD 111C*, RAD 120*, RAD 130*, RAD 231*.
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3.00 Credits
A clinical orientation to acute hospital care in the medical imaging department. The student is expected to achieve limited proficiency in routine radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and extremities, including portable studies of the chest and abdomen. A minimum of360 hours of supervised clinical education is required. PREREQUISITE: RAD 150*. COREQUISITES: RAD 110*, RAD 120*, RAD 130*, RAD 231*.
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3.00 Credits
The student is expected to achieve limited proficiency in routine radiographic examination of the spine, urinary system, and digestive system. A minimum of 360 hours of supervised clinical education is required. PREREQUISITES: RAD 110*,RAD 111C*, RAD 120*, RAD 130*,RAD 231*. COREQUISITES: RAD 121*, RAD 131*,and RAD 232*.
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3.00 Credits
The continued study of radiographic examination of the spine, extremities, urinary system, digestive system, chest, and abdomen including portable techniques. Each student is assigned to clinical rotations including the evening and weekend shifts. A minimum of 360 hours of supervised clinical education is required. PREREQUISITES: RAD 112C*,RAD 121*,RAD 131*, RAD 231*. CO-REQUISITE: RAD 200*.
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