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3.00 Credits
The practical application of psychological principles to the educative process is explored. The theoretical ideas behind the practices are explained. Methods of student evaluation are considered. Techniques of motivating students are described and related to studies of efficient learning methods. Special problems of adjustment and their effects on school performance are discussed. Prerequisite: "C" or better in PSY 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the etiology, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood disorders. Emphasizing the developmental aspects of child psychopathology, how children's and adolescents psychological disorders are distinguishable from those of adults is examined. Particular attention is also devoted to understanding how the mental health, education, health care, and juvenile justice systems provide services to children and adolescents with psychological disorders. Prerequisites: "C" or better in PSY 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines various theoretical perspectives on sexuality, such as its biological, psychological, social and cultural dimensions. Topics examined include, but are not limited to, male and female sexual anatomy, physiology, and response; sexuality over the life span; variations in sexual behavior and expression; sexual dysfunctions, paraphilias, and related therapies. Emphasis is placed on the human sexual experience as a vehicle for self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-acceptance. Prerequisites: "C" or better in PSY 101, SOC 101, or SOC 108.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents current theories and practices used in counseling and psychotherapy. Topics covered include legal and ethical issues and therapies such as those classified as psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, group, and peer selfhelp groups. Prerequisite: "C" or better in PSY 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the individual, group, and family treatment of alcohol and drug dependency. The theoretical and historical basis, and the implications of a variety of treatment methods are considered including 12-step self-help programs, therapeutic communities, detoxification, rehabilitation, outpatient care, half-way houses, methadone, and employee and student assistance. Treatment planning by objectives and stages is stressed. Special topics of concern such as engagement, mandated treatment, enabling, and the treatment relationship are surveyed. This course is approved for 45 educational hours toward N.J. alcoholism counselor (CADC) certification or recertification.
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5.00 Credits
This course is designed to orient the student to the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant and some of the duties involved therein. It covers the history of physical therapy, philosophy, duties, patient psychology, and ethics. Students learn about the relationship and placement of physical therapy in today's medical picture. Fundamentals of body structure, osteology, and kinesiology are stressed throughout. Students practice patient positioning, draping, transfers, therapeutic massage, and are also introduced to therapeutic exercises. Students learn via laboratory work and practice sessions in class. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into the program. Laboratory fee.
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5.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to disorders most commonly seen in patient care. It includes detailed examination of the application and effects of various modalities and equipment, particularly the use of heat, cold, water, and electricity in clinical practice. Students learn the use of equipment, including traction and intermittent compression pumps. They also learn the practical application of goniometric measurements, manual muscle testing, and ambulation training. Students learn via laboratory work, practice sessions in class, and observations in physical therapy clinics. Prerequisite: "C" or better inPTA 101. Co-requisite: PTA 106. Laboratory fee.
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5.00 Credits
Each student is assigned to a clinical setting that exposes the student to practical application of those principles and techniques covered in PTA101, 102, and 106. The student meets periodically with his/her Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education for review and help with any encountered difficulties. Prerequisites: "C" or better in BIO 122, PTA 102,and PTA 106.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to human development throughout the lifespan. Students learn about acquisition of gross and fine motor skills in the pediatric population and the concept of positioning and adaptive equipment. Normal infantile reflexes are introduced and the effects of persisting abnormal reflexes are discussed. Emphasis is placed on equilibrium and righting reactions and the normal/ abnormal developmental sequence. Geriatric pathology is presented and students are trained to recognize and treat age-related changes affecting all biological systems. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in PTA101 and BIO121. Co-requisite: PTA 102.
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4.00 Credits
Students continue to gain skills in the assessment of various aspects of the human body. Sensory testing, balance and coordination, righting, and equilibrium reaction are covered. The anatomy and physiology of the nervous system are reviewed, and pathologies are examined in depth. Techniques in neuro-rehabilitation are introduced. Prerequisites: "C" or better in PTA 101, PTA 102, PTA103, and PTA 106. Co-requisites: PTA 203 and PTA 209. Laboratory fee.
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