10 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 101Physical Therapy Interventions1
Catalog Description: Introduces medical terminology, common pathologies, abbreviations, and documentation pertinent to the role of the physical therapist assistant. Develops skills for fundamental physical therapy treatments. Includes draping and positioning of patients, transferring and lifting of patients, palpation of anatomical landmarks, goniometry, massage, gait training with assistive devices, and utilization of selected thermal agents. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the PTA program. Corequisites: PTA 106 and PTA LB1.
Catalog Description: Acquires cognitive and psychomotor skills in orthopedics, therapeutic exercises, vital signs, infection control practices, traction, intermittent compression, ultrasound and hydrotherapy. Integrates knowledge of clinically relevant pathological conditions into treatment of orthopedic patients with co- morbidities. Prerequisites: BIO 152, PTA101, PTALB1 and PTA 106 each with a grade of `C' or higher. Corequisite: PTA LB2.
Catalog Description: Introduces mechanical concepts (e.g., force and torque) integral to the understanding of resisted exercise systems. Explores selected biomechanical principles, especially those related to musculoskeletal performance during exercise and gait. Includes regional functional anatomy, with emphasis on normal joint and muscle function, clinical pathologies, and acquisition of skill in palpating superficial anatomic structures. Prerequisite: BIO 152 with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisite: PTALB3.
Catalog Description: The student will apply physical therapy procedures to patients, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, at a physical therapy clinical affiliation site. Emphasis is placed on safe, professional, ethical, and competent treatment implementation and patient interactions. Students will develop personal communication skills and take an active role and responsibility for their professional development. LB3 and BIO 153 each with a grade of C or better. Student must have current certification in Adult & Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent. log (2025-2026)
Catalog Description: Provides a basic understanding of how the human nervous system works and explores common neuropathies that impair health and functioning. Presents clinically relevant aspects of normal neuroanatomy and basic neurophysiology as a background for understanding disorders of the human nervous system. Assists in comprehending important clinical concepts related to abnormal neurological conditions in order to substantiate therapeutic rationale for physical therapy treatment techniques taught in the PTA curriculum. One lecture and two seminar hours a week. Prerequisite: BIO152.
Catalog Description: Explores the principles in the selection of procedural interventions, associated data collection, and communication, including written documentation associated with safe, effective, and efficient practice. Identifies common 'Red Flags' and their implications for the safe delivery of interventions, will be highlighted. Explores the clinical presentation of pain, integumentary pathologies (including burn trauma) and common pathologies/conditions of the pulmonary and cardiac systems. Application and clinical decision making of procedural interventions using electrotherapy, electromagnetic and light therapies, wound/burn care, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation are explored. Reviews the biopsychosocial model to health and wellness and reviews the foundations of clinical decision making and the impact of related comorbidities within other body systems including the endocrine, metabolic, gastrointestinal, and lymphatic systems. with grade of C or higher. Corequisites: PTA 202 and PTA LB4.
Catalog Description: The student will apply physical therapy procedures to patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant at a physical therapy clinical affiliation site. The student will be expected to expand on the skills developed during their first clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on safe, professional, and competent treatment implementation and patient interactions. Students will continue to develop personal communication skills and are responsibility for continued professional development. Prerequisite: PTA 121, PTA 202, PTA 203, and PTALB4 each with a grade of 'C' or higher. Student must have current certification in Adult & Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent.
Catalog Description: The student will apply physical therapy assessments and interventions to patients / clients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant at a physical therapy clinical affiliation site. The student will be expected to expand on og (2025-2026) the skills developed during their first two clinical experience and didactic instruction. Emphasis is placed on reaching entry-level performance in preparation for entrance into the work force. The student will educate clinic staff through a professional in-service on a topic appropriate for the clinical setting. Student must have current certification in Adult & Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent. PTALB1 - Lab for PTA101 Catalog Description: PTA LB1 is the application of didactic instruction for PTA101 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in PTA LB1 are assessed as a component of PTA 101 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all the requirements for PTA 101. Co-requisites: PTA101 and PTA106 PTALB2 - Lab for PTA102 Catalog Description: PTA LB2 is the application of didactic instruction for PTA102 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in PTA LB2 are assessed as a component of PTA 102 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all the requirements for PTA 102. Co-requisite: PTA 102 PTALB3 - Kinesiology Lab Catalog Description: PTALB4 - Lab for PTA203 Catalog Description: PTALB4 is the application of didactic instruction for PTA203 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in PTALB4 are assessed as a component of PTA203 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all the requirements for PTA203. Co- PTALB5 - Lab for PTA208 Catalog Description: PTALB5 is the application of didactic instruction for PTA208 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in PTALB5 242
