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  • PSY 216: Psychology and Law:Forensic Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    An exploration of the issues and dilemmas created by the interaction between psychology and the law. Current psychological research and theory will be applied to evaluating the uses and abuses of the insanity defense; understanding, predicting and regulating violent behavior; the role of the psychologist as expert witness in civil and criminal cases; the application of psychological research to jury selection, trial techniques and the evaluation of evidence. Prerequisite: PSY 103.
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  • PSY 217: Psychology of Men

    3.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    A survey of the experience of being male from the biological, intrapsychic and social perspectives of psychology. The course content is meant both to acquaint the student with current thinking and understanding in the area and to help the student understand their life or the life of a significant male in a more complete and conscious way. Topics to be studied are: father-son relationships, mother-son relationships, fathering, relationships with men, relationships with women, husbanding, emotional expressiveness, aggression and war, gender differences, men's movement, feminism, work, solitude, sports and rites of passage. Prerequisite: PSY 103.
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  • PSY 218: Psychology of Disabilities

    3.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    This course will address issues faced by individuals with physical disabilities, whether congenital, hereditary or traumatic in nature. Included is a discussion of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990, and its effects on the self-image of the disabled. The course will include definitions of disabilities, cultural attitudes about the disabled, and reactions of family members to the disabilities. Information about support services will also be given. Prerequisite: PSY 103.
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  • PSY 219: Positive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    Positive Psychology explores the scientific study of ordinary human strengths and virtues. We will examine human behavior that is effective, valuable and contributes positively to human development. We will study how humans live lives of dignity and purpose and will include such topics as subjective well being, peak performance, wellness, interventions for enhanced well being, religion and spirituality, and work, community and well being. This course takes a holistic and general systems theory perspective. Prerequisite: PSY 103.
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  • PTA 101: Introduction to Rehabilitation

    3.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    The history of the profession of physical therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association is explored. The student is introduced to procedures used in physical therapy, settings where P.T. is practiced, and the physical therapist assistant's role as part of the rehabilitation team. Ethical and legal considerations in physical therapy are also introduced. Communication skills are developed including effective interpersonal communication, oral and written reports and medical terminology. Vital signs, dressings, aseptic techniques and various emergency procedures pertinent to the practice of physical therapy will be learned. The student is required to become CPR certified on an independent basis. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisites: PTA 102, 102L, 103 or Permission of Instructor.
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  • PTA 102: Physical Therapy Procedures I

    2.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    The theory and practice of physical therapy procedures is begun including patient positioning and handling techniques, skin care, heat, cold, hydrotherapy treatments and massage. Ambulation with assistive devices, transfers, activities of daily living skills and wheelchair prescription and use are taught. The theory, effects, contraindications and safety precautions of these treatments are learned. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisites: PTA 101, 102L, 103, or Permission of Instructor.
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  • PTA 102L: Physical Therapy Procedures I Lab

    3.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    ( 2) Skills of PTA 102 are practiced. Students will master entry level skills on patient positioning and handling techniques, heat, cold, and hydro-therapy treatments, and massage. Students will become proficient with ambulation using assistive devices and patient transfer techniques. Activities of daily living skills, use of adaptive equipment, wheelchair prescription and use will also be learned. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite: PTA 101, 102, 103, or Permission of Instructor.
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  • PTA 103: Clinical Training I

    1.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    An introduction to the physical therapy department of a clinical facility. Assignments are designed to allow students to observe, assist and acquire skills in application of all procedures studied in PTA 101 and 102. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite: PTA 101, PTA 102, PTA 102L, or Permission of Instructor.
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  • PTA 104: Physical Therapy Procedures II

    2.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    Presents the principles, theory, effects and contraindications of forms of electrotherapy, deep heat modalities, ultraviolet and traction. Mechanisms of injury and the healing process are taught. Theory and principles of passive range of motion and therapeutic exercise are introduced. Theory of peripheral joint mobilization and stretching is discussed. Basic assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries are introduced and discussed. Prerequisite: PTA 101, 102, 102L, 103 or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite: PTA 104L, PTA 105, PTA 106 or Permission of Instructor.
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  • PTA 104L: Physical Therapy Procedures II Lab

    3.00 Credits
    Onondaga Community College

    ( 3) Students master entry level skills of application of various forms of electrotherapy, deep heat modalities, ultraviolet and traction. Students become proficient in selecting and executing passive range of motion and therapeutic exercises. Students are familiar with practical application of joint mobilization and stretching of the limbs. Prerequisite: PTA 101, PTA 102, PTA 102L, PTA 103 or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite: PTA 104, PTA 105, PTA 106 or Permission of Instructor.
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