21 courses with the subject PHT, 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.
A self-directed, technology-enhanced approach is used in the study of medical terminology and medical record documentation. Initial emphasis is placed on basic terminology word skills and knowledge including prefixes, suffixes, word parts, general medic
This eight week course introduces students to the concept of therapeutic modalities. Students will study the physiological effects, principles and practical therapeutic applications of select physical modalities including, but not limited to hydrotherapy,
This course introduces principles of physical therapy practice and interventions performed by the Physical Therapist Assistant. Basic physical therapy skills including palpation, body mechanics, wheelchair management, gait training and use of assistive
Students are introduced to legal and ethical concepts guiding professional behavior and conduct while developing an awareness of the health care delivery system, work performance and expectations and cultural diversity. This includes an examination of t
This foundational course surveys the disease processes affecting the various systems of the human body. Students will be introduced to concepts of both medical and physical therapy screening and diagnosis. Instruction will address pathology of disease
The first course of a two part series in the fundamentals of kinesiology. Students are introduced to basic concepts of motion as they apply to the human body. Concepts covered include biomechanics, motion analysis and posture. Bones, joints, muscles and
The second course of a two part series in the fundamentals of kinesiology. Students continue to analyze basic concepts of motion as they apply the human body including force, torque, and other biomechanical concepts as they relate to therapeutic activity
This is the second course in the Patient Management Series. This course addresses issues of testing and measurement important to the assessment of patient response to physical therapy. Students will acquire skills in goniometry, manual muscle testing, and
Students are introduced to the principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise including, but not limited to therapeutic interventions for stretching, range of motion, strengthening, posture, balance, coordination and agility training and aerobic condit
This course focuses on the application of physical therapy interventions for the treatment of orthopedic conditions of the trunk and extremities. Common orthopedic diagnoses will be presented and students will discuss the principles and progression of the
This course is designed to prepare the student for their first clinical experiences in the fall. Students will review and practice oral and written communication skills, and will be introduced to general information on billing for physical therapy service
This eight week course continues to build the student's knowledge of therapeutic modalities in preparation for clinical education. Students will study the physiological effects, principles and practical therapeutic applications of physical modalities incl
Basic neurologic rehabilitation course covering anatomy and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems, functional mobility skills, activities of daily living (ADL's), documentation of assessment and treatment interventions, and the writing
This course introduces the student to supervised practice in the clinical setting. There are two components to this course, lecture and clinical. The lecture component covers topics that are relevant to current issues and trends in health care and to th
This course will expand on the medical and physical therapy management of patients with disease and impairment of the cardiac, pulmonary, vascular and integumentary systems introduced in PHT 113 . Students will be introduced to data collection techniques
Management of patients from special age populations is addressed in lecture and laboratory format. The study of normal aging across the lifespan is considered emphasizing normal development in pediatrics and age related changes in older people. Physica
Advanced orthopedic, neurological and integumentary interventions and handling techniques currently used in clinical practice are presented. Students will be introduced to advanced physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities, advanced therapeutic ex
This course is designed to guide the student through the process of finding and using evidence to support best practice. Students will learn how to formulate a research question and how to use that question to search the professional literature for releva
This course builds on the introductory information presented in part one of this series, expanding on professional issues, risk management, ethical and legal concepts of patient care and patient rights. The course will further develop the roles and respon
Students apply concepts and skills learned in all previous academic and clinical settings. It will also enable the student to apply and reinforce new techniques and skills in their clinical experience. These final two clinical affiliations offer the stude
This course is designed to prepare the PTA graduate to retake the National Physical Therapy Exam (PTA). Following a review of the NPTE Performance Feedback Report the student will identify areas of strengths and weakness and learn how to use this informat
Source: Pamlico Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
