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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the demographics of aging, theories of aging and research methods used to study adult development. Examines the biological, psychological and social impact of aging, longevity work, retirement death and bereavement. Prerequisite: PSY 110 or consent of instructor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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2.50 Credits
Includes orientation to the profession of physical therapy, legal aspects of physical therapy practice interdisciplinary team, cultural diversity, and review specific patient-care skills such as communication body mechanics, safety procedures, wheelchair management, patient transfers, patient positioning, and draping. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program; completion of BIO 137 and 139 with a grade of C or better, and have met the requirements for transfer credit for PTA 1001. Lecture: 1.5 credits (22.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).
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2.00 Credits
Introduces basic concepts of health and disease and introductory patient care skills. Includes orientation to the profession of physical therapy, legal aspects of physical therapy practice, and introductory patient-care skills such as aseptic technique; body mechanics; safety procedures; wheelchair management; patient transfers; positioning and draping; gait training; passive, active, and active-assisted exercise and stretching. Pre-requisite: Admission to the PTA Program; Completion of BIO 137 & BIO 139 with a C or better. Co-requisite: PTA 1501, PTA 1502, PTA 121, PTA 170. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours).
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2.00 Credits
Develops introductory patient-care skills such as communication; safety procedures; aseptic technique; body mechanics; wheelchair management; patient transfers; positioning and draping; gait training; pain assessment; passive, active, and active-assisted exercise; stretching; and documentation. Lab experiences will reflect concepts taught in the paired lecture course. Pre-requisite: Admission to the PTA Program; Completion of BIO 137 & BIO 139 with a C or better. Co-requisite: PTA 1501 and PTA 1502 and PTA 120 and PTA 170. Lab: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
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6.00 Credits
Emphasizes the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, the relationship with biomechanical principles, basic physical principles, and the mechanical aspects of human motion. Includes muscle testing flexibility testing, goniometry, and aspects of normal gait and posture. Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA Program and completion of BIO 137 & BIO 139 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: PTA 160 and PTA 170. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PTA 100 with a C or better.
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3.00 Credits
Develops selected data collection techniques in physical therapy, including: goniometry, manual muscle testing, flexibility, sensory integrity, reflex testing, and postural assessment. Lab experiences will reflect concepts taught in paired lecture course. Pre-requisite: Admission to the PTA Program; Completion of BIO 137 & BIO 139 with a C or better. Co-requisite: [Option 1: PTA 160 and PTA 170] OR [Option 2: PTA 120 PTA 121, PTA 1502, and PTA 170]. Pre-requisite OR Co-requisite: PTA 100 with a C or better. Lab: 3 credits (90 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Provides knowledge related to the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, the relationship with biomechanical principles, basic physical principles, and the mechanical aspects of human motion. Includes principles of muscle testing, flexibility testing, goniometry, and aspects of normal gait and posture. Pre-requisite: Admission to the PTA Program; Completion of BIO 137 & BIO 139 with a C or better. Co-requisite: [Option 1: PTA 160 and PTA 170] OR [Option 2: PTA 120, PTA 121, PTA 1501, and PTA 170]. Pre-requisite OR Co-requisite: PTA 100 with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Includes the study of health and disease of all age groups with an emphasis on the etiology, pathology prevention, data collection, and physical therapy interventions in selected medical and surgical conditions encountered in physical therapy. Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA Program and completion of BIO 137 and BIO 139 with a grade C or better. Corequisite: PTA 150 and PTA 170. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PTA 100 with a C or better. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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1.00 Credits
Includes clinical observation and practice of selected physical therapy interventions and data collection with the application of knowledge from previous/concurrent PTA courses and general education coursework. Prerequisite: Option 1or Option 2: Admission to the PTA Program, Completion of BIO 137 & BIO 139 with a C or better. Corequisite: [Option 1: PTA 150 and PTA 160] OR [Option 2: PTA 1501, PTA 1502, PTA 120, and PTA 121]. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Option 1: PTA 100 with a C or better. Practicum: 1 credit (60 contact hours).
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5.00 Credits
Includes the basic physical science principles of selected physical therapy interventions, data collection and selected physiotherapy interventions including wound therapy, compression therapy, safety procedures gait training, traction, massage, superficial heat and cold, deep heat modalities, electrotherapy ultraviolet radiation, hydrotherapy, and documentation. Prerequisite: PTA 100, PTA 150, PTA 160, PTA 170. Corequisite: PTA 220, PTA 240. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 3 credits (90 contact hours).
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