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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3,0) This course provides a solid foundation in the full range of tort and personal injury law, as well as the legal defenses used. The skills developed throughout this course will enable the student to identify, research and analyze possible tort liability from different perspectives and in a variety of factual settings. Prerequisite: PL 100 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course provides a 90-hour supervised practical experience in a law firm or other legal setting. Students meet weekly to review internship experiences. Prerequisite: second-year status, and permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits (3,2) This course defines for the student the role of the physical therapist assistant and his/her place as a member of the rehabilitation team. The student learns the history of the profession of physical therapy and is introduced to its professional association, the American Physical Therapy Association (A.P.T.A.). The rehabilitation philosophy, medical and professional conduct, ethics, the referral process, patient dignity and patient rights are included. The Disablement model, the elements of effective patient/client management, plan of care, interventions and outcomes are discussed. Additional themes introduced include individual and cultural differences, effective communication, clinical problem solving and judgment making and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. The student begins to achieve some basic clinical ski I Is of data col lection using selected tests and measures and performs selected interventions. The student learns the basics of medical terminology and record keeping and begins the practice of note writing. An introduction to clinical education is presented. Co-requisites: PT 130 and SC 129.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (2,3) This course is designed to introduce the physical therapist assistant to a variety of basic skills and techniques which make up the patient's plan of care. The student PTA learns the relationship to the supervising physical therapist and how to implement the plan of care as directed by the physical therapist. Students learn body mechanics, positioning, patient transfers, gait training with a variety of ambulatory aids and activities of daily living. Basic patient care skills are learned with consideration for safety and patient comfort. Students are introduced to the application of selected physical therapy interventions including: hot packs, paraffin, infrared, ultraviolet light, ultrasound, LASER, short-wave diathermy, hydrotherapy and cryotherapy. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in the application of these skills. Co-requisites: PT 120 and SC 129.
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3.00 Credits
3Credits (2,3) This course builds the students repertoire of clinical skills and techniques and continues to prepare the physical therapist assistant student for implementing the physical therapist's plan of care. The student learns data-collection skills including measuring joint range of motion using a goniometer or other tools, muscle length testing, sensory, reflex, balance and coordination testing, cranial nerve testing and manual muscle testing. The student is introduced to the intervention of therapeutic exercise including passive range of motion, stretching and strengthening techniques. The student learns the principles and the application techniques for a variety of electrical interventions including ES, High Volt, Interferential, Biphasic,TENS, NMES, Biofeedback, Russian Stimulation, Iontophoresis and MENS. The student learns the principles and the application technique for cervical and lumbar traction. The student learns the principles and application of massage. The student is expected to demonstrate competency in the application of the data collection skills and competency in the application of components of the interventions of therapeutic exercise, electrical stimulation, traction and massage. Prerequisites: PT 120, PT 130, SC 129 and SC253.
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4.00 Credits
4Credits (3,2) This detailed study of the human body focuses on the internal and external forces acting on the body to produce movement. Students will study the structure of specific joints and how the structure affects their movement and the function of muscles when acting individually and in combination with other muscles. Practical experience will include analysis of the components of human motion, including palpation of bones, ligaments and muscles on the human body. In addition, students will learn to perform posture and gait analysis. Prerequisites: SC 253 and SC 129. Co-requisite: PT 140.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (2,3) The student will study physical therapy interventions for musculoskeletal conditions. Pathology related to these conditions will be discussed. Orthopedic, soft-tissue and connective tissue conditions are covered. This course is taken simultaneously with PT 152 (Neurological). Prerequisites: PT 120, PT 130, PT 140, PT 141, SC 129, SC 253, SC 254.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (2,3) The student will study physical therapy direct interventions for neuromuscular conditions. Pathology relating to these conditions will be discussed. Congenital and early childhood disorders covered in this course include cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, traumatic brain injury, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy. Acquired disabilities covered (in this course) include cerebral vascular accident, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular diseases and peripheral nerve injuries. This course is taken simultaneously with PT 151 (Orthopedic). Prerequisites: PT 120, PT 130, PT 140, PT 141, SC 129, SC 253, SC 254.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3,1) This course covers the disease processes and rehabilitation concepts of cardiopulmonary disorders, pulmonary disease, burns, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, cancer, visual and auditory impairments, amputations, prosthetics and orthotics. The student will gain hands-on practice in rehabilitation of these disorders and the psychological considerations of each. Prerequisites: PT 120, PT 130, PT 140, PT 141, PT 151, PT 152, SC 129, SC 253, SC 254.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit (0,2) This course has a lab and discussion format which is based on topics and current issues appropriate to today's Physical Therapy professional. Students are asked to learn about, and voice opinions on, contemporary issues that affect the practice of Physical Therapy. Students will research a topic and present it in class. PTA seniors only.
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