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Course Criteria
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
3 hours Theory and application of basic patient handling and functional skills. Includes selected data collection techniques. Vital signs, medical asepsis, body mechanics, bed mobility and transfers, pre-ambulation activities, and progressive gait training are studied. (SCANS 1, 2, 6, 9, 11) Prerequisite: BIOL 2402. Corequisites: PTHA 1201 and PTHA 1413.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0) 3 hours Study of the pathogenesis, prognosis, and therapeutic management of diseases/ conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy. The ability to acquire information specific to diagnoses that affect the physical therapy treatment setting, diseases and injuries involving the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, and the need for physical therapy intervention are stressed. (SCANS 1, 2, 5, 6, 11) Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, PTHA 1305, and PTHA 1413. Corequisites: PTHA 1325 and PTHA 1431.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours Communication theories and principles for optimal delivery of health care. Encompasses psychosocial aspects of health care; verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills; patient-practitioner interaction, including working with diverse patient populations throughout the life span with special emphasis on the geriatric population; and concepts of the practitioner's self-esteem and selfmanagement and their impact on the health care setting. (SCANS 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11) Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, PTHA 1305 and PTHA 1413. Corequisites: PTHA 1321 and PTHA 1431.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(3-3) 4 hours Human anatomy and its application to the motion of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to normal activities and dysfunctions. Provides the student with a working knowledge of the human musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems and an understanding of how these systems interact to produce efficient human movement. (SCANS 1, 2, 6, 11) Prerequisite: BIOL 2402. Corequisites: PTHA 1201 and PTHA 1305.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
(2-6) 4 hours Biophysical principles, assessment and application of therapeutic physical agents with specifi c emphasis on indications, contraindications, medical effi cacy and physiological effects. Thermal agents, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiations, electrical current, biofeedback, traction, intermittent compression, continuous passive motion and therapeutic massage are studied. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11) Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, PTHA 1305 and PTHA 1413. Corequisites: PTHA 1321 and PTHA 1325.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
2 hours Data collection techniques used in physical therapy to prepare the physical therapist assistant to assist physical therapy management. The acquisition of muscle function information by use of manual muscle testing; joint range of motion information by use of goniometry; gait information by use of gait observation; and data collection techniques for posture and balance information are included. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 6, 9) Prerequisite: PTHA 2460. Corequisites: PTHA 2409, and PTHA 2435.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
(2-6) 4 hours Concepts, principles, and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training. In addition to exercise concepts, various orthopedic conditions are studied, with emphasis on diagnosis-specifi c precautions and treatment guidelines. (SCANS 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11) Prerequisite: PTHA 2460. Corequisites: PTHA 2201 and PTHA 2435.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(3-3) 4 hours Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected neurological disorders. Time management, creative thinking, decisionmaking, problem-solving and reasoning abilities as they relate to progressing the plan of care are emphasized. Sections of study will include selected progressive disabilities, traumatic brain injury, cerebral vascular accident, spinal cord injury, and pediatric neurological conditions. This course is completed during the fi rst part of the semester to allow for the fi nal full-time clinical experiences. (SCANS 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11) Prerequisites: PTHA 2201, PTHA 2409, and PTHA 2435. Corequisites: PTHA 2461 and PTHA 2462.
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3.00 Credits
4 hours Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected long-term pathologies. Time management, creative thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and reasoning abilities as they relate to progressing the plan of care are emphasized. (SCANS 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11) Prerequisite: PTHA 2460. Corequisites: PTHA 2201 and PTHA 2409.
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4.00 Credits
(0-40) [6 weeks] 4 hours A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This basic clinical provides the initial exposure to the clinical environment. Students observe and utilize skills obtained in the classroom and laboratory. Provides opportunities for selecting and applying procedures and equipment, improving decision-making, problem-solving and reasoning abilities. Consists of six weeks full-time experience under direct supervision by a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant. (SCANS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisites: PTHA 1321, PTHA 1325 and PTHA 1431.
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