12 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.
PTA 100Foundations of Physical Therapy I3
(s) Hours: 5 hrs. Introduction to medical terminology and abbreviations, effective documentation and interpretation of physical therapy documents, multimedia documentation strategies, basic skills and competencies including range of motion, vital signs monitoring, body mechanics, lifting techniques, bed mobility/draping and transfer activities. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100 Corequisite(s): PTA 100, PTA 200 and PTA 2000 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to the physical therapy profession. Topics include: the history of physical therapy, pertinent laws governing practice, code of conduct, the role of the professional association, the role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, definition of the rehabilitation population, communication skills and psycho-social aspects of disabilities. Corequisite(s): PTA 100, PTA 200 and PTA 2000 Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1100 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. Introduction to the anatomy of the musculo-skeletal system as well as basic kinesiology concepts. Joint goniometry is presented. Emphasis is on the role and nature of muscles, muscular origins, insertions and innervations, articular function and structure. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100 Corequisite(s): PTA 100, PTA 1000 and PTA 2000 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Introduction to common pathologies partially managed by physical therapy. The course is divided into four units: orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary and acute medical conditions. General overviews of common pathologies, including anatomical and physiological considerations, etiologies and physical therapy management. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100 Corequisite(s): PTA 100, PTA 200 and PTA 1000 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
(s) Hours: 4.5 hrs./1.5 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory Simulation of the clinical environment through the use of specific role playing activities related to the administration of physical therapy services, PT/PTA interactions, ethical challenges, interdisciplinary communication and other relevant issues. Prerequisite(s): PTA 600 Corequisite(s): PTA 700 and PTA 800 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services 552
(s) Hours: 5 hrs. A continuation of PTA 100, introduction to gait deviations and ambulation activities using assistive devices and guarding techniques. Wheelchair activities are also presented. Introduction to the rehabilitation population, including the effects of aging and the geriatric patient. Prerequisite(s): PTA 100, PTA 200, PTA 1000, PTA 2000 and BIO 1100 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
(s) Hours: 8 hrs. Introduction to the physical basis of physical therapy modalities of heat and cold along with physiological principles, indications, contraindications and precautions, the origins and management of pain, basic assessment techniques necessary to evaluate the efficacy of the applied modality, including length and girth assessments and skin and sensation assessments. Prerequisite(s): PTA 300 Corequisite(s): PTA 500 Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1200 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services 550
(s) Hours: 8 hrs. Introduction to therapeutic exercise techniques, studied by anatomical region. Manual muscle testing is presented and practiced. Topics including resistive exercise, passive stretching and range of motion techniques. Therapeutic exercise equipment such as kinetron, ergometers, treadmill and wall pulleys are introduced. Prerequisite(s): PTA 300 Corequisite(s): PTA 400 Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1200 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
(s) Hours: 35 hrs. Initial eight-week, full-time clinical experience as assigned by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Under the supervision of clinical faculty at a facility providing physical therapy services, students interact with patients, provide physical therapy treatment and assist therapists in measurements and complex procedures. Students apply their knowledge and practice the skills of transfer and gait training, the application of heat and cold and therapeutic exercise. Students must be assessed as competent in all previous coursework prior to the first clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): PTA 500 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. The physical basis of physical therapy modalities of electricity and physiological principles, indications, contraindications and precautions. Introduction to the pulmonary toilet, mechanical traction, phototherapy and therapeutic massage. Prerequisite(s): PTA 300, PTA 400, PTA 500, PTA 600 and BIO 1200 Corequisite(s): PTA 800 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
(s) Hours: 8 hrs. Selected topics related to the physical therapy management of pathology with emphasis on comprehensive physical therapy including normal motor development, neurodevelopmental techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, back pathologies and treatments, orthotic management, amputee and prosthetic management, orthopedic protocols and administrative topics. Facilitation of the application of all previous learning in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. Prerequisite(s): PTA 400, PTA 500, PTA 600 and BIO 1200 Corequisite(s): PTA 700 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services 551
(s) Hours: 35 hrs. Concluding eight-week, full-time clinical experience as assigned by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Under the supervision of clinical faculty at a facility providing physical therapy services, students interact with patients, provide physical therapy treatment and assist therapists in measurements and complex procedures. Students practice the skills of transfer and gait training, modalities application and therapeutic exercise. Student's skills and competence in these areas are assessed by the program faculty prior to participation in this course and must be assessed as competent in all previous coursework prior to this clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): PTA 800 Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
