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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Kinesiology II This course continues the study of the phenomenon of human motion. Topics include a review of muscle origins, insertions, actions, and innervations; specific manual muscle testing techniques; posture and equilibrium; and normal and abnormal gait. 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 206 Offered Fall term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Therapeutic Exercise III This course presents therapeutic exercise as it relates to the pediatric population, including developmental sequences and primitive reflexes. Instructors introduce students to cardiac rehabilitation and chest therapy techniques. 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 207, PTA 211 Offered Winter term
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6.00 Credits
Banner Title: Clinical Practicum II This course provides students with further clinical experience 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 therapeutic exercises, stroke rehabilitation, NDT techniques, PNF techniques, spinal cord injury rehabilitation techniques, amputee rehabilitation, identifying architectural barriers, electrotherapeutic physical agents, performance of gross and specific manual muscle testing, gait analysis, and postural analysis. 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 207, PTA 210 Offer Winter term
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10.00 Credits
Banner Title: Clinical Practicum III This course provides students with further clinical experience 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 peripheral vascular compression, electrotherapeutic physical agents, cardiac rehabilitation techniques, pulmonary techniques, pediatric NDT, and various adaptive devices for children. Students improve their note writing and scheduling skills. Prerequisites: PTA 207 with a grade of C or better, PTA 210 with a grade of C or better, PTA 211 with a grade of C or better Corequisite: PTA 213 Offered Spring term
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2.00 Credits
Banner Title: PTA Seminar This seminar class provides preparation and review for the state board examination, presentation of a case study, and instruction in job-hunting and resume-writing skills. Prerequisites: PTA 207 with a grade of C or better, PTA 210 with a grade of C or better, PTA 211 with a grade of C or better Corequisite: PTA 212 Offered Spring term
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5.00 Credits
Banner Title: Intro to Radiography This course provides students with an overview of radiography and patient care and an orientation to the radiographic profession as a whole. Instructors emphasize patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. Topics include ethics, medical and legal considerations, the "Right to Know Law", professionalism, basic principles of radiation protection, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, health care delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, and hospital and technical college affiliation. Topics also include body mechanics and transportation, medical emergencies, contrast agents, O.R. and mobile procedures, patient preparation, and death and dying. Prerequisite: Program admission, AHS 104 Offered Fall term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiographic Exposure I This course introduces the factors that govern and influence the production of radiographic images on radiographic film. Laboratory experiences demonstrate applications of theoretical principles and concepts. Instructors emphasize the knowledge and techniques required to process radiographic film. Topics include radiographic density, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion; exposure latitude; film holders and intensifying screens; processing area considerations; chemicals; handling and storing film; characteristics of films utilized in radiographic procedures; automatic processors; artifacts; silvery recovery; processing quality assurance concepts; and state and federal regulations; and basic principles of digital imaging. Prerequisites: RAD 101 with a grade of C or better, RAD 108 with a grade of C or better, RAD 132 with a grade of C or better Offered Winter term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiographic Procedures I This course introduces the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures applicable to human anatomy. Instructors emphasize the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experience demonstrates the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include radiographic procedures; positioning terminology; positioning considerations; and procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to body cavities and extremities. Prerequisite: Program admission Offered Fall term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiographic Procedures II Students continue to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures applicable to human anatomy. Topics include positioning terminology; positioning considerations; and procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to the spine, bony thorax, gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, genitourinary (GU) procedures, and the biliary system. Prerequisites: RAD 101 with a grade of C or better, RAD 108 with a grade of C or better, RAD 132 with a grade of C or better Offered Winter term
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4.00 Credits
Banner Title: Radiographic Procedures III This course continues the development of the knowledge and skills required prior to the execution of radiographic procedures in the clinical setting. Topics include anatomy and routine projections of the cranium and facial bones; sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen; minor special procedures, and sterile techniques. Prerequisites: RAD 107 with a grade of C or better, RAD 110 with a grade of C or better, RAD 133 with a grade of C or better Offered Spring term
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