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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A course involving a study of human movement, principles of mechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy, and neuromuscular physiology as it relates to the development of physical therapy exercise and those forces creating human activity. Laboratory activities include goniometry, principles of exercise and conditioning as it relates to patient care, principles of exercise testing, and postural analysis. Other topics that will be addressed in this course will be joint structure and function, the bodys adaptation to different conditions including: environmental, disease, immobilization, and exercise. (3 credits). Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100 and PHL110
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the physical basis of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to: cryo and thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, western massage techniques, and electrotherapy. Other topics to include pain management and theories of pain perception and transmission, indications, contraindications and precautions to treatments, tools used for pain assessment, basic post treatment assessment techniques necessary to evaluate the efficacy of the applied modality. Evidence based practices are stressed in this course. (3 Credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100, and PHL110
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2.00 Credits
This course will provide an in depth presentation of structural and professional considerations influencing the field of physical therapy. These considerations will be directly related back to the role of the physical therapist assistant. The scope of the Physical Therapy Practice Act and the role of the PTA within it will continue to be emphasized. Students will gain a greater understanding, expanding upon information presented within the Introduction to PTA class, in terms of PTA licensure, abilities and restrictions of the PTA and further elaboration comparing and contrasting to the role of the PT to the PTA. The realm and climate of healthcare will be addressed with considerations spanning patient accessibility, insaurance fundamentals, documentation, public policy, various organizational structures and Medicare and Medicaid. The domain of physical therapy within the various realms of healthcare will be discussed. Reimbursement structure, documentation formats and specifically physical therapy documentation with reimbursement considerations will be formally introduced. The will initiate the formal acquisition of documentation skills within this curriculum. (2 Credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100 and PHL110
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the rehabilitation of common orthopedic disorders. Basic information regarding orthopedic considerations will be introduced and built upon from the simple to more involved concepts. Each body region will be addressed separately with anatomical considerations, various diagnoses, and common treatment techniques and programs presented for each area. Students will be expected to integrate basic skills learned in the Introduction to PTA class and understand and demonstrate their application within an orthopedic focused patient population. Furthermore, new critical skills will be identified within each section and integrated into the laboratory component of the coursework. Students will be expected to practice and incorporate documentation skills introduced in the Organization and Administration course. The performance of literature reviews will be introduced to support the critical thinking process as applicable to orthopedic considerations. The information and skill set presented in this course will also complement those of Functional Kinesiology . (3 credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100 and PHL110
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4.00 Credits
The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice identifies therapeutic exercise as the most important procedural intervention provided within the field of physical therapy. This course is dedicated to principles of therapeutic exercise and the application of this intervention as it pertains to patient care. The course will expand on basic information introduced within the first-year curriculum. Students will be provided groundwork knowledge of therapeutic exercise principles and progress toward advanced principles. The lab setting will be utilized to allow practice and execution of didactic material. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate application of therapeutic exercise technique, critical thinking and progression in order to facilitate advanced patient function. (4 Credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100, PHL110, PTA110, PTA125, PTA130, PTA135, PTA245 and PTA200
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3.00 Credits
This course provides general overviews of common pathologies, including anatomical and physiological considerations, etiologies and physical therapy management. The course is also designed to introduce the student to the foundations of assessment and management for the pediatric and geriatric population with interventions, wellness prevention and factors affecting lifespan such as disease, genetics and nutrition. Students will gain an understanding of adjunctive and alternative health care practices in which patients maybe participating and/or be appropriate for referral. Other topics within this course to include but not be limited to wounds and burns care, aquatic therapy, amputees, and prosthetics and orthotics. (3 Credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100, PHL110, PTA110, PTA125, PTA130, PTA135, PTA200, and PTA245
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2.00 Credits
This course will present the principles and processes involved in the writing and review of research used within medical professions including Physical Therapy. Quantitative and qualitative approaches will be reviewed and analyzed relative to their strengths, limitations and practical uses. Basic review of data collection and statistical analysis will be covered, along with accepted sources of peer reviewed literature, journal search engines, The Guide to PT Practice, and the interpretation of the supportive evidence and how it can then be used within clinical practice. (2 Credits) Prerquisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100, PHL110, PTA110, PTA125, PTA130, PTA135, PTA200, PTA245
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4.00 Credits
Neurological Rehabilitation is an expansive topic area within the field of physical therapy. To administer treatment to a neurologically impaired client safely and effectively it requires the clinician to have a thorough understanding of several components: Anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems and neuromuscular system; an understanding of development across the lifespan; an understanding of neurological pathologies and diseases; and an understanding of and ability to apply accepted theories and treatment practices. This course is dedicated to teaching the principles of neurologic rehabilitation and the application of related interventions as they pertain to patient care. The course will expand on basic information introduced within the first-year curriculum. Students will be provided groundwork knowledge of neurorehabilitation principles and progress toward advanced principles. The laboratory setting will be utilized to allow practice and execution of didactic material. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate application of neurologic treatment techniques, critical thinking and progression in order to facilitate advanced neurological recovery with the goal of improving functional outcomes. (4 credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100, PHL110, PTA110, PTA125, PTA130, PTA135, PTA200 and PTA245
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5.00 Credits
PTA 230: Clinical Education II This course is the second of three full-time clinical experiences within this curriculum. It spans 6 weeks/240 hours of clinical practice at an approved health care facility. The facility is chosen through collaboration between the student and ACCE, with the final appointment made by the ACCE. The clinical experience is supervised by an appointed Clinical Instructor (CI) at the facility. Contact is made by the ACCE with the student and CI at both the midterm and final points of the rotation. Additionally, the ACCE is readily available to the student and/or the CI on an as needed basis. This experience supports the application of skills presented throughout the didactic and laboratory portions of the curriculum. The experience will expose the student to the structure of the rehabilitation setting in which they are placed. Students will be provided opportunities to observe, discuss, apply and integrate various skills while under the direct supervision of their clinical instructor. Students are expected to demonstrate active learning behaviors to facilitate this. Evidence of critical thinking behaviors should be developing. It is expected that at the end of this experience, the student will be capable of executing interventions outlined within a plan of care, demonstrating a proficiency level ranging from intermediate to entry-level. (5 credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100, PHL110, PTA110, PTA125, PTA130, PTA135, PTA200, PTA210, PTA215, PTA220, PTA225 and PTA245
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6.00 Credits
This course is the third of three full-time clinical experiences within this curriculum. It spans 8 weeks/320 hours of clinical practice at an approved health care facility. The facility is chosen through collaboration between the student and ACCE, with the final appointment made by the ACCE. The clinical experience is supervised by an appointed clinical instructor (CI) at the facility. Contact is made by the ACCE with the student and CI at both the midterm and final points of the rotation. Additionally, the ACCE is readily available to the student and/or the CI on an as needed basis. This experience supports the application of skills presented throughout the didactic and laboratory portions of the curriculum. The experience will expose the student to the structure of the rehabilitation setting in which they are placed. Students will be provided opportunities to observe, discuss, apply and integrate various skills while under the direct supervision of their clinical instructor. Students are expected to demonstrate active learning behaviors to facilitate this. Evidence of critical thinking behaviors are expected to progress beyond those achieved in Clinical Education II. It is expected that at the end of this experience, the student will be capable of executing interventions outlined within a plan of care, demonstrating proficiency within skill areas that approaches entry-level. (6 Credits) Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100, PHL110, PTA110, PTA125, PTA130, PTA135, PTA200, PTA210, PTA215, PTA220, PTA225, PTA230 and PTA245
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