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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 220, 222, 222L, 226, 226L, 228, 228L, 230. Coreq: 234L, 236, 236L, 238, 238L, 240. Provides background in all neurological aspects required for the physical therapist assistant. An introduction to the anatomy of the nervous system is followed by discussion of neurological conditions and their physical therapy interventions, including manual techniques, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination training, gait training, and condition-specific techniques. 234L Neuropathology Lab (2) Coreq: 234. Lab component for 234.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 220, 222, 222L, 226, 226L, 228, 228L, 230. Coreq: 236L, 234, 234L, 238, 238L, 240. Provides an understanding of pathologies, physiology, and healing of diagnoses pertaining to orthopedics and introduces appropriate interventions. Builds familiarity with orthopedic tests performed by PTs as well as basic surgical interventions.
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2.00 Credits
Coreq: 236. Lab component for 236.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 220, 222, 222L, 226, 226L, 228, 228L, 230. Coreq: 238L, 234, 234L, 236, 236L, 240. Introduces various facets of rehabilitation practices in physical therapy. Topics include cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound care, balance and proprioception, and patient and family education. 238L Rehabilitation Lab (2) Coreq: 238. Lab component for 238.
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1.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 220, 222, 222L, 226, 226L, 228, 228L, 232, 232. Coreq: 234, 234L, 236, 236L, 238, 238L. Provides an opportunity to expand critical thinking skills and further develop the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature. Taught through discussion, debate, literature reviews, and critical thinking exercises.
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4.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 220, 222, 222L, 226, 226L, 228, 228L, 230, 236, 236L, 238, 238L, 240. Six-week affiliation in which students are expected to competently perform all techniques and interventions previously introduced. Students are required to demonstrate a continuing ability to perform components of interventions safely and competently as will as show progression toward entry-level performance. Pass/fail only; pass required for continued program enrollment.
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1.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 220, 222, 222L, 226, 226L, 228, 228L, 230, 236, 236L, 238, 238L, 240.
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4.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 220, 222, 222L, 226, 226L, 228, 228L, 230, 236, 236L, 238, 238L, 240, 250. Six-week affiliation that represents the final clinical experience before reaching entry-level status. Allows students to refine skills related to intervention, communication, documentation, and duties expected of a competent physical therapist assistant. Perform at entry level by the conclusion of affiliation is required. Pass/fail only.
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2.00 Credits
Prereq: BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; HLTH 211; MATH 112. Coreq: 101L, 108, 115; ENGL 101; PHIL 200. Presents knowledge base necessary for performing diagnostic studies of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities.
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2.00 Credits
Prereq: BIOL 215, 215L, 216, 216L; HLTH 211; MATH 112. Coreq: 101, 108, 115; ENGL 101; PHIL 200. In conjunction with 101, provides hands-on demonstration and positioning using the on-campus energized lab. Review of radiographs for pertinent anatomic structures as well as for diagnostic quality. Radiographic analysis includes positioning, technique, and problem resolution.
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