Fayetteville Technical Community College · Courses
PTA
6 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 110Intro to Physical Therapy 2 3 03
Certificate: None PTA130 Physical Therapy Proc I 1 6 0 3 Length of Program ----- ----- ----- ----- Work-Based Learning Requirements/Opportunities: For Work- SPRING SEMESTER 1 Based Learning requirements/opportunities please see the appropriate Prefix No. Title Class Lab Clinical Credit Program Sequencing sheet. BIO169 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 3 0 4 PSY150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3 N C License or Certification Information: Licensure required. Grad- PTA120 Functional Anatomy 1 6 0 3 uates may be eligible to take the licensure examination administered by PTA140 Therapeutic Exercise 2 6 0 4 the NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. [A student with a felony
Procedures II 1 6 0 3 Component: None This course is designed to include the theory and practice of additional therapeutic interventions. Topics include but are not limited to electrotherapy, burn and wound care, biofeedback, and selected data collection methods. Upon completion, students should be able to apply these modalities and treatment techniques effectively and safely and demonstrate knowledge of physiological principles involved.
Procedures III 2 3 0 3 Component: None This course introduces treatment and measurement techniques and discusses treatment programs for selected neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction and injuries. Topics include soft tissue and joint dysfunction, selected assessment techniques, and various exercise programs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the application of selected data collection methods and functional interventions. PTA 170 Pathophysiology 3 0 0 3 Component: None This course is a survey of basic pathology with emphasis on conditions most frequently observed and treated in physical therapy. Topics include etiology, pathology, manifestation, treatment, and prognosis. Upon completion, students should be able to explain repair processes, categorize diseases, define pathology, identify organ/body systems involved, and discuss treatment and prognosis.
Component: PTA 180AA, PTA 180BB This course introduces the physical therapy clinic in planned learning experiences and practice under supervision. Emphasis is placed on reinforcement of learned skills in direct patient care and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate satisfactory performance in learned patient care skills, communication activities, and professional behaviors. PTA 180A must be completed satisfactorily before registering for PTA 180B. Refer to the FTCC website for the mo Go to www.faytechcc.edu/current-students/ a 2025-2026 369 CLASS LAB CLINIC CREDIT HRS HRS HRS HRS PTA 212 Health Care/Resources 2 0 0 2 Component: None This course provides an overview of various aspects of health care delivery systems and the interrelationships of health care team members. Topics include health agencies and their functions, health care team member roles, management, and other health care issues. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the functions of health organizations and team members and aspects of health care affecting physical therapy delivery. PTA 222 Professional Interactions 2 0 0 2 Component: None This course is designed to assist in the development of effective interpersonal skills in the physical therapist assistant setting. Topics include reactions to disability, the grieving process, methods of communication, motivation, health promotion, disease prevention, and aging. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate methods for achieving effective interaction with patients, families, the public, and other health care providers.
Procedures IV 3 6 0 5 Component: None This course covers normal development, adult and pediatric/CNS dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, amputee rehabilitation techniques, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Topics include neurology review, selected rehabilitation techniques, ADL and functional training, prosthetic and orthotic training, and environmental access. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and correct application of selected rehabilitation techniques for neurological dysfunction, cardiopulmonary conditions, and amputations.
Clinical Education 0 0 30 10 Component: None This course provides full-time clinical affiliations for planned learning experiences and practice under supervision. Emphasis is placed on reinforcement of learned skills in direct patient care, communications, and professional behaviors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate satisfactory performance as an entry-level physical therapist assistant and as a member of the physical therapy team. PTA 270 PTA Topics 1 0 0 1 Component: This course covers the physical therapist assistant profession in preparation for the state licensure exam. Topics include developing time management skills and practicing for the competence examinations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify individual academic strengths and weaknesses and utilize this information to continue self-study for the licensure exam. st current information. nd scroll down to Academic.
