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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of various forms of mental illness. Discussion is complemented by the use of full-length movies. Symptoms and treatments of mental disorders are discussed and compared with their portrayal in the movies.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth look at counseling techniques as they relate to drug and alcohol use. Topics include case management, intervention techniques and assessment.
Prerequisite:
SOC 117, PSY 101
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3.00 Credits
Health psychology is the study of biopsychosocial processes in health, illness and health care. This course is an investigation into the unity of the mind and body and their combined role in healing. Students will explore the mind's role in illness, the impact of negative emotion, the placebo effect and effective methods of treatment.
Prerequisite:
Eligibility for ENG 101
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics used in the behavioral and social sciences. It includes: central tendency, variability and distributions; correlation, regression, chi square and other non-paramentic tests; hypothesis testing and sampling; type I error, type II error, confidence intervals and power; statistical packages and their application to hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101 or SOC 101 or ANT 101 and MAT 108
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4.00 Credits
This course explores scientific research methodology of the behavioral sciences covering descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, experimental, single IV, basic factorial and single case designs. The scientific method is used to study group and individual attitudes and behavior. Topics include research ethics, establishing construct plus internal and external validity, sampling techniques, research error, control of variables and data analysis by statistical methods. Students also study methods of conducting a literature review, generating ideas and hypotheses, collecting, grouping, analyzing and reporting research findings, experience running labs and debriefing "live" subjects.
Prerequisite:
PSY 270
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of the profession of physical therapy. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant team in contemporary healthcare settings. Topics presented in lecture and laboratory that meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) include kinesiology, biomechanics, ethics, values and responsibilities, client/patient management, plan of care, interventions and tests and measures. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate competence through written examinations, demonstrate competence through practical laboratory examinations and will be eligible to progress in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
Application and acceptance into PTA program and BIO 151 or BIO 161 or BIO 162
Corequisite:
BIO 160 and BIO 161
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4.00 Credits
The course provides students with an in-depth study of interventions and techniques pertaining to the role of the physical therapist assistant. Emphasis is placed on the theory, setup, appropriate application, clean-up, indications, contradictions, precautions and safety procedures for biophysical agents and interventions utilized by physical therapist assistants in various clinical settings. Topics presented in lecture and laboratory that meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) include biophysical agents and techniques. Biophysical agents include biofeedback, electrotherapeutic agents, compression therapies, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, traction and light therapies. Techniques include wound management, postural assessment, therapeutic massage, airway clearance techniques, ventilation, respiration and circulation activities and therapeutic exercise. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate competence through written examinations, demonstrate competence through practical laboratory examinations and will be eligible to progress in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
PTA 101
Corequisite:
PTA 103 and PTA 112C
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of diagnoses and the physical therapy treatment methods used with people experiencing orthopedic conditions that directly affect range of motion, strength, endurance and coordination. Emphasis is placed on treatment concepts of orthopedic rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise. Topics presented in lecture and laboratory that meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) include kinesiology and biomechanics, ethics, values, and responsibilities, patient/client management, plan of care, interventions and tests and measures. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate competence through written examinations, demonstrate competence through practical laboratory examinations and will be eligible to progress in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
PTA 101, BIO 160, BIO 161
Corequisite:
PTA 112C and PTA 102
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the student with an introductory experience to physical therapy clinical education. The lecture portion of this course introduces the student to the roles and functions in physical therapy, responsibilities and relationships of physical therapy personnel. The clinical portion of this course provides the student with an opportunity to participate in physical therapist-directed activities under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in a physical therapy clinical environment as appropriate in each setting and commensurate with student's didactic training and experience. Students create individual clinical education goals based on their level of exposure to physical therapy experiences. The faculty makes clinical education assignments and students are responsible for their own transportation, parking and meals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. A passing grade (P) is based on achieving a 75% or higher on the clinical comprehensive examination, performance on the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Clinical Performance Instrument Physical Therapist Assistant (CPI-PTA) and completion of course requirements. This course requires a per-credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
PTA 101, BIO 161
Corequisite:
PTA 102, PTA 103
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5.00 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of diagnoses and the physical therapy treatment methods used with people experiencing neurologic conditions including spinal cord injuries, head traumas, and cerebral vascular accidents. Emphasis is placed on treatment concepts of neurologic rehabilitation for patient populations across the lifespan including geriatrics and pediatrics. Topics presented in lecture and laboratory that meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) include ethics, values, and responsibilities, patient/client education, interventions and tests and measures. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate competence through written examinations, demonstrate competence through practical laboratory examinations and will be eligible to progress in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
PTA 102, PTA 103, PTA 112C, BIO 162
Corequisite:
PTA 202, PTA 211C
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