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PTA 201 - Phys Therapy Prin/Procedures 3

Credits: 5
3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: PTA 102  PTA 103  PTA-112 BIO 162 
Co-requisites: PTA 202  and PTA-211

An advanced study of physical therapy modality procedures for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), biofeedback, individual muscle and low volt electrical stimulation. Included is an in-depth study of the physical therapy management of spinal cord injuries, head trauma, hemiplegia, neuromuscular disease, and geriatric and pediatric patients. The role of physical therapy in the health-care arena is emphasized. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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