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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Application of principles of anatomy in the study of human motion. Emphasizes the positioning and procedures for muscle testing, and goniometry of the lower extremities and the physiology of muscle contraction. The origins, insertions, actions, innervation and palpations of various muscles of the lower extremities will be learned,. in addition to landmarks of the skeletal system. Normal and abnormal posture and gait are studied. Prerequisite: PTA 101, 102, 102L, 103 or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite: PTA 104, 104L, 106 or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
In the clinical setting, the student applies newly acquired concepts and skills from PTA 104 and 105 and refines skills learned in PTA 102 and 102L. Prerequisite: PTA 101, 102, 102L, 103 or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite: PTA 104, 104L, 105 or Permission of Instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Studies the pathology, signs, symptoms, psychosocial factors and P.T. management of disabilities related to strokes, spinal cord injury, amputation, pediatric and developmental disabilities, collagen diseases and orthopedic procedures. Prerequisites: PTA 104, 104L, 105, 106 or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite: PTA 207 or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Study additional disabilities that may require P.T. interventions as in PTA 201. These include the pathology, signs, symptoms, psychosocial factors and P.T. management of burns, neuromuscular diseases, traumatic head injury, diabetes, cancer, cardiopulmonary disease, visual and auditory impairments, and obstetrics. Prerequisite: PTA 201, PTA 207 or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite: PTA 204 or Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
Topics for this course include: the death, dying and bereavement process; ethical, legal and cultural implications; administration topics (reimbursement, quality assurance, budgeting, policies and procedures); motivational strategies; communication and planning. The use of computers specific to the physical therapy profession will be introduced. Students will explore PT practice issues, current literature review and evidence based research online. Ergonomics, functional capacity assessment and work hardening objectives will be discussed and demonstrated. Pharmacology, lab work, and medical imaging and their implication to PTA's will be discussed. The student will be given the opportunity to present an in-depth paper and oral report on a PT-related topic of interest, such as alternative medicine or a current issue concern. Prerequisites: PTA 201, 207 or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisites: PTA 203 or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Under direct supervision of a registered physical therapist the student will be able to synthesize acquired concepts and skills from the previous levels of clinical and didactic training. Prerequisites: PTA 201, 201L, 207, 207L, PTA majors only.
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3.00 Credits
Under direct supervision of a registered physical therapist the student will be able to synthesize acquired concepts and skills from the previous levels of clinical and didactic training. The clinical experience follows the completion of all required physical therapy courses. Prerequisites: PTA 203, 204, 205, and 208 or permission of instructor, PTA Majors only.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of PTA 105, this course includes bony landmarks, origins, insertions, actions, innervation and palpations of the muscles of the upper extremity, head and neck. Goniometry and muscle testing will be learned on the upper extremity. Prerequisite: PTA 104, 104L, 105, 106 Co-requisite: PTA 201 or Permission of Instructor.
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2.00 Credits
This course synthesizes knowledge gained from each course taken within the PTA curriculum to better prepare the graduate for entry level career positions. The student will learn how to organize and review the vast amounts of material that have been presented to them in the PTA curriculum. The student will undergo a collegial-level review process, and log formative feedback to identify learning needs and individual weaknesses. This course is also geared towards preparing the student to successfully complete the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTE). Prerequisites: PTA 201, 207, or Permission of Instructor. Co-requisites: PTA 203, 204.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish to strengthen their reading and study skills. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary building; structural analysis; spelling improvement; such comprehension skills as paraphrasing and summarizing; and improving the study skills of time management, organizational techniques and listening. Prerequisite: RDG 079 or on the basis of Placement Test Score Co-requisite: RDG 099.
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