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 100Fundamentals of Physical Therapy+3
This course teaches the concepts and scope of physical therapy and its relationship to other health care professions. The role the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, and the physical therapy aide are discussed with emphasis on supervisory relationship, professionalism, and communication. Conditions treated and procedures used are covered. Cultural diversity and socioeconomic differences will also be discussed. Additionally, the student is introduced to proper documentation in a patient’s chart. Student will develop appropriate communication skills within the healthcare field. This course serves as a foundation for all consecutive PTA courses in preparation for the National Therapy Exam. Terms Offered: SU, WI
This course covers many of the basic duties of the physical therapist assistant. HIPAA regulations and confidentiality in the workplace will be presented. Students will also learn about finance as related to healthcare, documentation, transfers, gait sequence, assistive devices, gait training, prosthetic devices and training, introduction to goniometry, and massage. Emphasis will be placed on practical application, skill development and effective communication techniques. Successful completion of competency examinations in an ethical, safe, and effective manner is required for the course. Through the competency examinations, students will perform appropriate measurement and assessment techniques, demonstrate good clinical judgment, and display a professional attitude. Terms Offered: SU, FL, SP
This course introduces pathology and disease by investigating the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestation of a wide variety of diseases affecting the various systems of the human body specifically the Integumentary, Nervous, GI, Immune, and Reproductive. Diagnostic procedures and treatments for various disorders will be discussed as well as pharmaceuticals. Terms Offered: SU, FL, SP
This course provides the student with an understanding of the basic physical therapy modalities, including indications/contraindications, patient preparation, and documentation. Emphasis will be placed on practical application, skill development and effective communication skills. Successful 221
This course provides the student with an in-depth study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. The student will learn normal joint structure and function, muscle function specific to each joint, and abnormal joint function. The laboratory portion of this course concentrates on the principles of physical joint assessment including surface anatomy palpation, a review of goniometry, and instruction in manual muscle testing. Emphasis will be placed on practical application, skill development, and effective communication techniques. Successful completion of competency examinations in an ethical, safe, and effective manner is required for this course. Through the competency examinations students will perform appropriate measurement and assessment techniques, demonstrate good clinical judgment, and display a professional attitude. Terms Offered: SU, WI
This course provides to the physical therapist assistant student an understanding of the basic principles of therapeutic exercise including the use of exercise equipment, development of skill in the application and instruction of exercise, and the indications, contraindications, and precautions for exercise prescription. This course also covers exercise and manual techniques for pulmonary physical therapy, the obstetric patient, and treatment of lymphedema. Emphasis will be placed on practical application, skill development, and effective communication techniques. Successful completion of competency examinations in an ethical, safe, and effective manner is required for this course. Through the competency examinations students will perform appropriate measurement and assessment techniques, demonstrate good clinical judgment, and display a professional attitude. Terms Offered: FL, SP
PTA 260Pathophysiology for Physical Therapist Assistant II+3
This course introduces pathology and disease by investigating the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestation of a wide variety of diseases affecting the various body systems of the human body including Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine, Urinary, and Hemopoietic and Lymphatic systems. Diagnostic procedures and treatments for various disorders as well as pharmaceuticals will be discussed. Terms Offered: SU, FL, WI
This is a comprehensive course that provides the physical therapist assistant student with an understanding of the basic principles of neurological rehabilitation of acute and chronic conditions. This course will teach students how to integrate their understanding of pathophysiology, fundamental principles of patient care procedures, kinesiology, and therapeutic exercise, and apply them to patients with neurological diseases and injuries. This course will teach students how to devise proper patient instruction and application of specific neurological treatment techniques while demonstrating an understanding of the Physical Therapist Assistant’s role including the responsibilities, privileges and limitations of the position. Emphasis will be placed on practical application, skill development, and effective communication techniques. Successful completion of competency examinations in an ethical, safe, and effective manner is required for this course. Through the competency examinations students will perform appropriate measurement and assessment techniques, demonstrate good clinical judgment, and display a professional attitude. Terms Offered: SU, FL, SP 222
Clinical Practice is the initial field experience for physical therapist assistant students. This course affords students the opportunity to participate in the daily workings of a physical therapy clinic and better understand the roles and duties of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Students will be involved in patient care, which is performed under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, and requires that students have a sound understanding of the principles of physical therapy and a basic skill level for the procedures performed by a physical therapist assistant. Students will perform appropriate measurements and assessments, communicate effectively and display a professional attitude while on Clinical Practice. Terms Offered: SU, WI, SP
PTA 299Internship for Physical Therapist Assistant8
The internship experience at Central Penn allows students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to the working environment. This experience is the capstone for all PTA classes and will prepare students for the National Physical Therapy Exam. Students will deliver physical therapy services in an ethical, safe and effective manner as evidenced by good clinical judgment. Students will also demonstrate a professional attitude and communicate effectively with members of the healthcare field. program and to have passed all required competency tests. Terms Offered: SU, FL, WI
