PTA 110
BASIC PATIENT CARE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
5 CR. (2L/4.5 LBV)
PRQ: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program or Department Chair permission. Examines the basic patient care skills for the healthcare practitioner. Enables the student to gain an understanding and demonstrate skills that include positioning, body mechanics, transfers, range of motion, palpation, vital signs, aseptic techniques, bandaging, intermittent venous compression, medical terminology, activities of daily living, wheelchair management, and architectural barriers.
PTA 115
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: REA 090 or equivalent assessment test score. Explores the history of the profession including definition, development and areas of practice. The role of the APTA, the physical therapist assistant and the relationship between the physical therapist, PTA and other health care professionals are investigated. Includes current issues and trends including professionalism, ethics, quality assurance, communications and reimbursement issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation and commercial insurance.
PTA 120
MODALITIES IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
5 CR. (2L/4.5 LBV)
PRQ: PTA: 110. Examines theory and principles of physical therapy modalities. Course includes therapeutic heat and cold, traction, massage and hydrotherapy.
PTA 124
REHAB PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL I
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: REA 090, CIS 110, or equivalent assessment test scores. Investigates the impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities resulting from a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The medical management including pharmacology, and its impact on physical therapy rehab principles are discussed. Evidence based practice for musculoskeletal and neurological system diagnosis, will be reviewed as they relate to physical therapy rehab.
PTA 131
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS I
1 CR. (1L)
Introduces students to oral and written professional communication in their field. The course develops skills in verbal and non-verbal communication, conducting self-critiques and peer reviews, research of professional literature, medical documentation, and professional presentations.
PTA 134
REHAB PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL II
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: REA 090, CIS 110, or equivalent assessment test scores. Investigates the impairments, functional limitations, disabilities and medical management including pharmacology, of a variety of traumatic, immunological, inflammatory and degenerative processes and their impact on physical therapy rehab principles. Evidence based practice for cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and chronic pain diagnosis, will be reviewed as they relate to physical therapy rehab.
PTA 135
PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
2 CR. (1L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: Program Admission. Investigates the principles and application of electrical stimulation (ES) modalities currently used in physical therapy practice. Enables the student to understand the electrochemical and physiological effects of electrical stimulation and identify the various forms and applications of ES.
PTA 140
CLINICAL KINESIOLOGY
5 CR. (5L)
PRQ: PTA 176 or Department Chair permission. Focuses on the science of human motion, theories of biomechanics and muscle/joint structure and function. Emphasizes basic principles of therapeutic exercise and their application to specific body regions. A laboratory experience that includes the application of kinesiology and exercise principles is integrated in the learning experience.
PTA 141
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS II
1 CR. (1L)|
Builds on Professional Communications I and develops skills in writing professional documents to patients and other health care professionals, participating effectively in meetings, and medical documentation skills.
PTA 175-177
SPECIAL TOPICS
1-6 CR. (L/LBV)
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
PTA 175
SPECIAL TOPICS: CLINICAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY I
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: REA 090 and CIS 110 or equivalent assessment test scores; BIO 105 or BIO 106. Investigates the pathophysiological changes resulting from disease processes. Includes the etiology of disease such as trauma, genetic, immunological, inflammatory and degenerative processes. Emphasizes pathology and pharmacology of musculoskeletal and neurological system diagnoses.
PTA 176
SPECIAL TOPICS: FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
4 CR (3L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: Program admission or Department Chair permission. Focuses on an understanding of anatomical structures of the human body. Includes the composition and adaptability of tissues and the identification and function of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems as they relate to physical therapy.
PTA 177
SPECIAL TOPICS: CLINICAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY II
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: REA 090 and CIS 110, or equivalent assessment test scores; BIO 105 or BIO 106. Investigates the pathophysiological changes resulting from disease processes. Includes the etiology of disease such as trauma, genetic, immunological, inflammatory and degenerative processes. Emphasizes pathology and pharmacology of cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and chronic pain diagnoses.
PTA 205
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: REA 090 or equivalent assessment test score. Explores the psychosocial aspects of the patient/client and health care practitioner. Investigates recognition of and adjustment for psychological, sociological, educational, cultural, economic and political concerns on the delivery of health care services. Communication skills and social and advocacy responsibilities of the health care practitioner are discussed. Enables the student to develop the skills to meet expectations and needs of members of society receiving health care services.
PTA 230
ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
5 CR. (2L/4.5 LBV)
PRQ: PTA 120, PTA 140. Examines the theory and principles and practices of orthopedic conditions. Includes an understanding of assessment and management techniques pertaining to orthopedic conditions, goniometry, manual muscle testing, gait analysis, and posture analysis
PTA 240
NEUROLOGIC ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
5 CR. (2L/4.5 LBV)
PRQ: PTA 120 and PTA 140 or Department Chair permission. Examines the theory and principles of physical therapy with an introduction to assessment, management techniques and advanced physical therapy procedures as they relate to neurologic, cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
PTA 251
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS III
1 CR. (1L)
Promotes the concepts from Professional Communications II and further develops written and oral communication skills in the professional arena through correct documentation of patient progress based on observations, dictating progress notes, development of resume, job interview skills, portfolios, and an awareness of the national PTA exam.
PTA 278
PTA SEMINAR
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: PTA 230, PTA 280 (Student should be in final semester of degree). Provides a summary of all coursework, internships and prepares the student for transition into the workforce as an entry level PTA. It includes a comprehensive review and mock exam in preparation for the national PTA exam, employment benefits, licensing, state practice act review, professional development, employment opportunities and community service.
PTA 280
PTA INTERNSHIP I
4 CR. (12 INT)
PRQ: PTA 120. Focuses on initial clinical exposure providing hands on of various types of patient practicum skills and techniques. Includes application of basic patient care skills including transfers, range of motion, modalities, bandaging, aseptic techniques, and gait training. Students demonstrate professional behavior and communication principles appropriate in the physical therapy setting. A designated clinical instructor in an acute care, geriatric, or outpatient setting will provide supervision.
PTA 281
PTA INTERNSHIP II
5 CR. (15 INT)
PRQ: Successful completion of all previous PTA curriculum or permission of program director. Focuses on an intermediate clinical experience providing hands on patient practicum skills and techniques. Includes continued application of physical therapy procedures of Internship I with the addition of therapeutic exercise, goniometry, manual muscle testing, and motor learning techniques. Students demonstrate professional behavior and communication principles appropriate in the physical therapy setting. A designated clinical instructor in an acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient, geriatric, or home health setting provides supervision. During the internship, the student presents an inservice on a physical therapy related topic.
PTA 282
PTA INTERNSHIP III
5 CR. (15 INT)
PRQ: Successful completion of all previous PTA curriculum or permission of program director. Incorporates advanced clinical experience providing hands on patient practicum skills and techniques. Students will refine all physical therapy skills in preparation to enter the field as an entry-level physical therapist assistant. This final experience includes independent practice with an assigned caseload under the on-site supervision of a clinical instructor. The student will present an in service on a physical therapy related topic.
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