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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to physical therapy emphasizing the role and practice of the health practitioner, documentation, ethics, standards of practice and the law. The history and organization of the profession will also be covered. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.
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2.00 Credits
An exploration of the skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for effective patient-practitioner interaction, peer interaction and team participation. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to patient care including medical terminology, vital signs, universal precautions/aseptic technique, body mechanics, assisted ambulation and transfers, patient positioning and draping, passive range of motion and handling techniques/therapeutic touch. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.
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5.00 Credits
Introduction and practice of external compression and bandaging; length, girth, and volumetric measurement; thermotherapy including superficial heat, cryotherapy and paraffin; hydrotherapy; wound care and assessment; massage; and pulmonary hygiene. PREREQUISITE: P T 105.
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6.00 Credits
The study and application of physical therapy agents including ultrasound, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, electromagnetic radiation, electrotherapy, biofeedback, cervical and lumbar traction. PREREQUISITE: P T 110.
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2.00 Credits
The study and practice of functional training techniques used in treatment of the physically dysfunction. PREREQUISITE: H SCI 101.
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4.00 Credits
The study of the principles and assessment of posture, the mechanics and assessment of typical and atypical gait, and the function of prostheses and orthoses. PREREQUISITE: H SCI 102.
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2.00 Credits
The study and application of tests and measurements used to gather data about muscle strength, range of motion (ROM) and flexibility. PREREQUISITE: H SCI 102.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to disease processes related to specific systems and general pathology including inflammation, infection and immune responses in the human body. The pathology of specific diseases, medications, lab values and diagnostic tests related to the lymphatic, digestive, nervous and urinary systems will be covered. PREREQUISITE: H SCI 102
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2.00 Credits
Exploration of disease processes related to the Cardiac, Respiratory, Digestive, Neurologic and Endocrine systems and their effects on rehabilitation. Lab values, diagnostic tests and medications related to these specific systems will also be addressed. PREREQUISITE: P T 130.
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