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Apr 25, 2024
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PTA 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy
Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: Application and acceptance into PTA program and BIO 151 or BIO 161 or BIO 162
Co-requisites: BIO 160 and BIO 161
This is an introductory course on physical therapy and the roles of the physical therapist andphysical therapist assistant in the modern health care team. Topics include history, philosophy, theories of practice, definition of the profession, professional ethics, medical records, terminology, common disability groups treated, psychosocial aspects of physical disability, patient rights, and approaches to interacting with patients and their families. The laboratory portion of this course will include bandaging, wheelchair design and mobility, ambulation aides, assistive devices, basic patient transfers utilizing proper body mechanics, patient positioning, vital signs and architectural barriers encountered by handicapped persons. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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