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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
(30 lecture hours, 67.5 lab hours, 5 credits) Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA Program Examines the basic patient care skills for the healthcare practitioner. Enables the student to gain an understanding and demonstrate skills that include positioning, body mechanics, transfers, range of motion, palpation, vital signs, aseptic techniques, bandaging, intermittent venous compression, medical terminology, activities of daily living, wheelchair management, architectural barriers, and gait training. Added Spring 2002. (Previously PTA 210 Physical Therapy Procedures I Spring 1990-Fall 2001)
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2.00 Credits
(30 lecture hours, 2 credits) Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA Program Explores the history of the profession including definition, development and areas of practice. The role of the APTA, the physical therapist assistant and the relationship between the physical therapist, PTA and other health care professionals are investigated. Includes current issues and trends including professionalism, ethics, quality assurance, communications and reimbursement issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Compensation and commercial insurance. Added fall 1992.
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5.00 Credits
(30 lecture hours, 67.5 lab hours, 5 credits) Prerequisite: PTA 110 with a "C" grade or betterCorequisite: PTA 135 Examines the theory and principles of physical therapy modalities. Course includes therapeutic heat and cold, traction, massage and hydrotherapy. Added Spring 2002. (Previously PTA 220 Physical Therapy Procedures II Spring 1990-Fall 2001)
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2.00 Credits
(15 lecture hours 30 lab hours, 2 credits) Prerequisite: PTA 110 with a "C" grade or betterCorequisite: PTA 120 Investigates the principles and application of electrical stimulation (ES) modalities currently used in physical therapy practice. Enables the student to understand the electrochemical and physiological effects of electrical stimulation and identify the various forms and applications of ES. Added Spring 2002. (Previously PTA 235 Spring 1992-Fall 2001)
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5.00 Credits
( lecture hours, 67.5 lab hours, 5 credits) Focuses on the science of human motion, theories of biomechanics and muscle/joint structure and function. Emphasizes basic principles of therapeutic exercise and their application to specific body regions. A laboratory experience that includes the application of kinesiology and exercise principles is integrated in the learning experience. Added Spring 2008.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
(Variable hours, 1-6 credits) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Added Spring 2003.
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5.00 Credits
(30 lecture hours 68 lab hours, 5 credits) Prerequisite: PTA 280 with a "C" grade or betterCorequisite: PTA 240 Examines the theory and principles and practices of orthopedic conditions. Includes an understanding of assessment and management techniques pertaining to orthopedic conditions, goniometry, manual muscle testing, gait analysis, and posture analysis. Added Fall 2003. (Previously PTA 230 Fall 1990-Summer 2003)
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5.00 Credits
(30 lecture hours 68 lab hours, 5 credits) Prerequisite: PTA 280 with a "C" grade or betterCorequisite: PTA 230 Examines the theory and principles of physical therapy with an introduction to assessment, management techniques and advanced physical therapy procedures as they relate to neurologic, cardiac and pulmonary conditions. Added Fall 2003. (Previously PTA 240 Fall 1990-Summer 2003)
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2.00 Credits
(30 lecture hours, 2 credits) Corequisites: PTA 281 and PTA 282 Provides a summary of all coursework, internships and prepares the student for transition into the workforce as an entry level PTA. It includes a comprehensive review and mock exam in preparation for the national PTA exam, employment benefits, licensing, state practice act review, professional development, employment opportunities and community service. Added Spring 2003.
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4.00 Credits
(160 Internship hours, 4 credits) Prerequisite: PTA 110, 115, 120, and 135 with a "C" gradeor better Focuses on an initial clinical exposure providing hands on patient practicum skills and techniques. Includes application of basic patient care skills including transfers, range of motion, modalities, bandaging, aseptic techniques, and gait training. Students demonstrate professional behavior and communication principles appropriate in the physical therapy setting. A designated clinical instructor in an acute care, geriatric, or outpatient setting provides supervision. Added Fall 2003. (Previously PTA 232 Summer 2001-Summer 2003)
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