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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces the student to the foundational concepts, skills, techniques and responsibilities involved in the therapeutic relationship. The course focuses on the fundamental elements of the therapeutic situation, including: the role of the therapist; active listening; transference, resistance, and counter-transference; ethical issues and responsibilities. The course will include both theoretical and descriptive discussions of these concepts, as well as role-playing, experiential learning, and case presentations.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed to continue to address the exploration of physical therapy practice and the integration of professional behaviors utilizing a student/client relationship in a structured healthcare facility. Through this experience and utilizing classroom discussions and facilitated problem solving, the student will begin to develop and integrate critical thinking, problem solving, clinical decision-making, and professional behaviors. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: PTA 112 or 114. Completed criminal background and child abuse clearance checks must be negative for students to participate in this course.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course offers an interactive presentation of the musculoskeletal structure and function in the human body. This course is an in-depth study of the human skeleton and muscles with an integrated laboratory component focusing on the functional components of these systems. The student will actively participate in learning how the muscles function to create purposeful movement. This course is a prerequisite to PTA 114. An average of 73% or higher is required to pass this course. Successful completion of this course is necessary to continue with the PTA course sequence.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is a portfolio design that provides the student with an understanding and background of the practice of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant. Topics include the funding of healthcare, professional ethics, legal aspects, writing documentation notes, and the roles of other members of the healthcare team. Prerequisites for evening and weekend track students only: AHS 101, BIO 103 and 104, PHY 201 or SCI 201. An average of 73% or higher is required to pass this course.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the student to the basic clinical skills required as part of patient care activities. Topics include transfer techniques, body mechanics, wheelchair management, and the use of assistive devices for ambulation, bed mobility, positioning, surface anatomy, passive range of motion, goniometry, vital signs, and normal gait. The lab sessions will introduce the students to the problem-solving approach by applying their techniques and knowledge in simulated patient care scenarios. Students will complete observations in various practice settings and write a paper on the experience. An average of 73% or higher is required to pass this course. Successful completion of this course is necessary to continue with the PTA course sequence.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the student to the basic clinical skills required as part of patient care activities. Topics include transfer techniques, body mechanics, wheelchair management, and the use of assistive devices for ambulation, bed mobility, positioning, surface anatomy, passive range of motion, goniometry, vital signs, and normal gait. The lab sessions will introduce the students to the problem-solving approach by applying their techniques and knowledge in simulated patient care scenarios. Students will complete observations in various practice settings and write a paper on the experience. An average of 73% or higher is required to pass this course. Successful completion of this course is necessary to continue with the PTA course sequence.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces the student to the general principles of treatment using physical therapy modalities. The student will learn the theory and application of superficial heat and cold, massage, hydrotherapy, intermittent compression, ultrasound, ultraviolet and infrared, traction, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, biofeedback, combination ultrasound, high and low-volt stimulation, and interferential current. The student will learn the indications and contraindications to these treatments, and the usage of all modalities will be practiced during lab time. The students will utilize a clinical problem-solving approach by applying their techniques and knowledge in simulated patient care scenarios. Prerequisites: PTA 110 and 111, SCI 201 (with a grade of C or higher). An average of 73% or higher is required to pass this course. Successful completion of this course is necessary to continue in the PTA course sequence.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course introduces the student to the general principles of treatment using physical therapy modalities. The student will learn the theory and application of superficial heat and cold, massage, hydrotherapy, intermittent compression, ultrasound, ultraviolet and infrared, traction, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, biofeedback, combination ultrasound, high and low-volt stimulation, and interferential current. The student will learn the indications and contraindications to these treatments, and the usage of all modalities will be practiced during lab time. The students will utilize a clinical problem-solving approach by applying their techniques and knowledge in simulated patient care scenarios. Prerequisites: PTA 110 and 111, SCI 201 (with a grade of C or higher). An average of 73% or higher is required to pass this course. Successful completion of this course is necessary to continue in the PTA course sequence.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course involves the study of human motion with a strong emphasis on pathokinesiology. The anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and neuromuscular systems are reviewed, and the functional interaction of these systems in producing movement is studied in the classroom and the laboratory. Analysis of normal and abnormal motion, locomotion, neuromuscular activity, and methods of clinical evaluation are included. Prerequisites: BIO 103 (with a grade of C or higher), PTA 109, 110 and 111, SCI 201. An average of 73% or higher is required to pass this course. Successful completion of this course is necessary to continue in the course sequence.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course involves the study of human motion with a strong emphasis on pathokinesiology. The anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and neuromuscular systems are reviewed, and the functional interaction of these systems in producing movement is studied in the classroom and the laboratory. Analysis of normal and abnormal motion, locomotion, neuromuscular activity, and methods of clinical evaluation are included. Prerequisites: BIO 103 (with a grade of C or higher), PTA 109, 110 and 111, SCI 201. An average of 73% or higher is required to pass this course. Successful completion of this course is necessary to continue in the course sequence.
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