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3.00 Credits
Banner Title: PT Orientation/Patient Care This course studies the adaptation of psychosocial principles in the development of self-understanding and communication with patients, families, the public, and other health care teams. Students develop skills in telephone etiquette, scheduling patients, patient charges, explanation of methods of reimbursement, importance of the incident report, draping patients, body mechanics, transfers, and vital signs. Topics include documentation, basic administrative skills, time management and planning, teaching and learning principles, and basic patient care skills. Prerequisite: PTA 101 with a grade of C or better Offered Winter term
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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Anatomy/Kinesiology I This course introduces the basic concepts of human motion. Topics include survey of the skeletal, articular, muscular, and nervous systems; muscle origins, insertions, functions, and innervations; and instruction in goniometric measurements. Prerequisites: BIO 193, BIO 194, PHY 190, PTA 102 with a grade of C or better Corequisite: PTA 104 Offered Spring term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: PTA Procedures I PTA 104 introduces the basic principles and applications of various physical agents and treatment techniques. Topics include bandaging, medical asepsis, hydrotherapy, thermal agents, and massage. Prerequisite: PTA 102 with a grade of C or better Corequisite: PTA 103 Offered Spring term
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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Pathology I Pathology I surveys injuries and diseases commonly treated by physical therapist assistants. The course places emphasis on recognizing and responding to acute changes in a patient's physiological status in orthopedic and medical conditions. Prerequisites: PTA 103 with a grade of C or better, PTA 104 with a grade of C or better Corequisites: PTA 202, PTA 203 Offered Summer term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Therapeutic Exercise I Program faculty provide instruction in the physiological effects of exercise. This course includes demonstration and practice of common therapeutic exercises for neck, shoulder, arm, hand, back, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Instructors introduce traditional therapeutic exercises, including active, active assistive, and passive range of motion. Course content introduces activities of daily living training and basic gait training skills and techniques. Prerequisites: PTA 103 with a grade of C or better, PTA 104 with a grade of C or better Corequisites: PTA 201, PTA 203 Offered Summer term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: PTA Procedures II This course covers principles and applications of various physical agents, including cervical and lumbar traction, shortwave diathermy, ultraviolet, infrared, and ultrasound. Students receive instruction on basic splinting and splint fabrication. Prerequisites: PTA 103 with a grade of C or better, PTA 104 with a grade of C or better Corequisites: PTA 201, PTA 202 Offered Summer term
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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Clinical Practicum I This course provides students with clinical experiences under the supervision of licensed physical therapists and/or physical therapist assistants in local health care facilities to observe and practice skills learned in classroom and laboratory sessions. Topics include preparation of patients, treatment areas, and equipment; goniometric measurements; vital signs; transfers/body mechanics; therapeutic heat and cold; sterile techniques; interpersonal communication skills; note writing; and treatment modification. Prerequisites: PTA 201 with a grade of C or better, PTA 202 with a grade of C or better, PTA 203 with a grade of C or better Offered Summer term
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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Pathology II This course surveys a variety of diseases commonly treated by physical therapist assistants with emphasis on neurological conditions. Students study the adjustments to physical and psychosocial aspects of illness and injury. Topics include review of neurology, neurological disorders and diseases, traumatic head injuries, spinal cord injuries and peripheral nerve injuries, tumors, respiratory system disorders, circulatory system disorders, and endocrine disorders. Prerequisites: PTA 201 with a grade of C or better, PTA 202 with a grade of C or better, PTA 203 with a grade of C or better, PTA 204 with a grade of C or better Corequisites: PTA 206, PTA 209 Offered Fall term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Therapeutic Exercise II This course places emphasis on rehabilitation techniques and neurophysiological approaches to treatment. Topics include neurological rehabilitation, spinal rehabilitation, amputees, prosthetics, and orthotics. Students will identify architectural barriers and suggest appropriate changes. This course introduces advanced gait training skills and techniques. Prerequisites: PTA 201 with a grade of C or better, PTA 202 with a grade of C or better, PTA 203 with a grade of C or better, PTA 204 with a grade of C or better Corequisites: PTA 205, PTA 209 Offered Fall term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: PTA Procedures III This course provides detailed discussion and practice in electrotherapeutic physical agents and TENS. Topics include hyperbaric oxygen, continuous passive motion machine, and peripheral vascular compression apparatus and garments. Prerequisites: PTA 205 with a grade of C or better, PTA 206 with a grade of C or better, PTA 209 with a grade of C or better Corequisites: PTA 210, PTA 211 Offered Winter term
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