26 courses with the subject PTA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Offers the student an opportunity to practice traditional massage and relaxation techniques with emphasis on the theory and ethics involved with these techniques. (2 hours of lab per week)
Provides hands-on experience to support corresponding didactic course materials. (2 hours of lab per week)
Offers an opportunity for students to learn theoretical and practical aspects of functional activities such as bed mobility, transfers and ambulation with assistive devices. Clinical management skills used by physical therapy practitioners, which foster functional independence will be discussed. Fundamentals
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate pre-clinical competency in clinically relevant topics such as HIPAA
Provides hands-on experience to support corresponding didactic course material. (2 hours of lab per week)
Study of the science of human motion. Presents the physical laws of nature, forces acting on the body in motion, construction of joints, prime mover muscles, and the techniques of manual muscle testing.
Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and/or physical therapist assistant, students complete 210-240 hours of clinical experience while integrating knowledge and sk
Offers a survey of the etiology of medical, orthopedic, and sports-related pathologies commonly treated by the P
A continuation of Pathophysiological Conditions 1 and offering a survey of the etiology of medical/neurological pathologies commonly treated by the Physical Therapist Assistant. Medical management, standards of practice, and medical terminology in reference to these conditions are emphasized. (2 hours of lecture per week)
An introduction to the history and development of physical therapy practice and its evolving role in the dynamic health care setting. An overview of physical therapy practice areas and the function of the licensed Physical Therapist Assistant are discussed. Professional core values, ethics, terminology, interprofesional/i
Provides hands-on experience to support corresponding didactic course material. (2 hours of lab per week)
Provides a foundational understanding of exercise principles, techniques, and protocols used to restore and improve patients with muscu
Provides hands-on experience to support corresponding didactic material. (2 hours of lab per week)
Offers theory and practice in the use of thermal, mechanical, and electrotherapeutic agents. The basic principles, physiological effects, indications, precautions, and contraindications are discussed for modalities including but not limited to superficial heat and cold, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, traction
An introduction to the concepts of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and how they relate to problems encountered in clinical neurology. (2 hours of lecture per week)
Provides hands-on experience to support corresponding didactic course material. (2 hours of lab per week)
The course focuses on application of biomechanical principles and analysis of human movement. Explores in detail the relationship of these principles to anatomy of the lower extremity and spine.
Offers a faculty-guided forum for discussion of clinical experiences and knowledge necessary for
Offers an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and skills for physical therapy clinical management including intervention and outcomes. Case studies will be utilized to facilitate problem solving for the development and implementation of appropriate physical therapy intervention
Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and/or physical therapist assistant, students complete 350-400 hours of clinical experience applying clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills obtained in lecture and lab courses while working
Provides hands-on experience to support corresponding didactic course material. (2 hours of lab per week)
Offers a continuation of Therapeutic Exercise 1 and introduces more complex treatment techniques commonly implemented for the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological, cardiac, and/ or pulmonary disorders. Emphasis will be placed on a critical thinking and problem solving appro
Provides hands-on experience to support corresponding didactic course material. (2 hours of lab per week)
This course focuses on application of biomechanical principles and analysis of human movement. Explores
This course focuses on normal and atypical motor development from birth through childhood. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based d
A closer study of topics of special interest and contemporary physical therapy practice. Topics discussed include (but are not limited to) evidence based practice, geriatrics, pharmacology, wound care, chronic pain management, aquatic therapy, patient centered interprofessional collaboration, busi
Source: North Shore Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
