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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of topics relevant to the practice of physical therapy. Topics include ethics, licensure, malpractice, practice and continuing education. Emphasis is placed on the organization of health care institutions and community health care agencies. Topics presented in lecture that meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) include ethics, values and responsibilities, tests and measures, and practice management. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate competence through written examinations, demonstrate synthesis of skills developed in the classroom and clinic through artifact creation 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
Corequisite:
PTA 201, PTA 211C
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students the opportunity to explore contemporary physical therapy topics and physical therapy practice settings. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the Physical Therapist Assistant student's knowledge and skills in the prevention and treatment of injuries and conditions encountered in various physical therapy practice settings. 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, interventions and tests and measures for cardiovascular health, pharmacology, oncology, imaging, lymphedema, pelvic health, aquatic physical therapy and late phase rehabilitation. Students obtain cognitive and skills training in the evaluations required for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) delivery, Naloxone administration and First Aid. Students participate in the American Physical Therapy Association's Adult Fitness Examination within the context of community health. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate competence through written examinations, demonstrate competence through practical laboratory examinations, demonstrate synthesis of skills developed in the classroom and clinic through artifact creation 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 and Basic Life Support (BLS)healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Corequisite:
PTA 201, PTA 202 and PTA 211C
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2.00 Credits
This course provides the student with experiences to apply, integrate and perform learned clinical skills on patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in a physical therapy clinical environment. The lecture portion of this course includes content designed to prepare the student to meet performance expectations and develop competency in the provision of selected components of intervention and in components of data collection techniques as directed in the plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist. 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 in a physical therapy clinical environment as appropriate in each setting and commensurate with the student's didactic training and experience. 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 102, PTA 103, PTA 112C
Corequisite:
PTA 201, PTA 202 and PTA 203
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5.00 Credits
This clinical course is a full-time clinical education experience, eight weeks in length and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). Physical Therapy Clinical Education 2 provides the student with an in-depth experience in and responsibility for delivery of physical therapist-directed activities to a diverse client population. Students may be required to provide an educational in-service or project at their clinical setting. 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 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 201 PTA 202 and PTA 203
Corequisite:
PTA 215
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5.00 Credits
This clinical course is a full-time clinical education experience, eight weeks in length and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist. Physical Therapy Clinical Education 3 provides the student an in-depth experience in and responsibility for delivery of physical therapist-directed activities to a diverse client population. Students may be required to provide an educational in-service or project at their clinical setting. 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 the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Clinical Performance Instrument Physical Therapist Assistant (CPI-PTA) and completion of all course requirements. This course requires a per-credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
PTA 212C
Corequisite:
PTA 215
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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore a physical therapy specialty areas of professional interest such as clinical practice, education and research. 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 and practice management. The student develops, creates and shares an exploratory project with their peers. Students develop a comprehensive and reflective study plan for the National Physical Therapy Examination for the Physical Therapist Assistant (NPTE-PTA) after graduation. Students participate in a NPTE-PTA examination study review course offered through TherapyEd. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate synthesis of skills developed in the classroom and clinic through artifact creation and presentation 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 201, PTA 202, PTA 203, PTA 211C
Corequisite:
PTA 212C and PTA 213C
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the profession of radiologic technology. Included are the basic principles of radiation protection for the patient and radiographer, the production and control of the X-ray beam to achieve photographic results, the basic techniques of body manipulation to demonstrate the anatomy of medical interest and the language of medicine relevant to radiologic technology. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.
Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the RAD program.
Corequisite:
BIO 161
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4.00 Credits
This course is an application of the basic skills and concepts of radiation protection, positioning and radiographic technique under the direct supervision of the Radiologist, clinical coordinator, clinical instructor and certified technologist. Students become familiar with various types of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and apply concepts learned in the first term courses. Interactive skills and knowledge of the hospital/health team are expanded. Students practice professional ethical protocols with patients and members of the health team. Upon completion of this course students are oriented to the assigned clinical sites. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students are charged for radiation badges.
Prerequisite:
RAD 107
Corequisite:
RAD 157
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4.00 Credits
This course is an expansion on radiologic theory. The student will be introduced to more complex tasks associated with controlling image characteristics, theory and application of radiographic accessories, more complex positioning of the skeleton, radiography of the nonosseous systems and complementary imaging modalities. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
RAD 107
Corequisite:
BIO 162 and RAD 108C
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4.00 Credits
This course provides the student with clinical experience, knowledge and practice in radiographic positioning with emphasis on the more complex procedures associated with the skull and thorax. The student is expected to demonstrate, analyze and apply knowledge of factors that influence radiographic quality as well as manipulate those factors. The student works under direct supervision of a certified technologist and Radiologist. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.
Prerequisite:
BIO 162, RAD 108C and RAD 157
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