20 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 103Introduction to Physical Therapy for the Physical Therapist Assistant2
This course introduces the student to the physical therapy profession. Topics include history of physical therapy, the variety of physical therapy practice settings, an introduction to the Guide to PT Practice, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Conduct for the PT/PTA, the laws and regulations that oversee the profession, an introduction to principles of teaching and learning as they apply to patient instruction, the PT/PTA relationship, the PTA/patient relationship, cultural competence, patient confidentiality, and Evidence Based Practice (EBP).
This course introduces students to the skills necessary to provide basic patient management during physical therapy interventions. Topics include assessing/monitoring vital signs, body mechanics, positioning and draping, bed mobility, transfer techniques, gait training, appropriate selection and use of assistive devices, wheelchair management, and documentation. (Prerequisites: ART-131, BIO-107, BIO-108, BIO-109, BIO-110, ENG- 101, HUM-ELE, MAT-121, MTR-100, PSY-101, and SSS-101; Co-requisite: PTA-152)
This lab course aligns with PTA-151 and focuses on the application and practice of the skills learned in PTA-151 with special attention to technique and safety. The focus is on general patient care skills required of a PTA, including, but not limited to: assessing/monitoring vital signs, body mechanics, positioning and draping, bed mobility, transfer techniques, gait training, appropriate selection and use of assistive devices, wheelchair management. (Prerequisites: ART-131, BIO-107, BIO-108, BIO-109, BIO-110, ENG-101, HUM-ELE,
This course introduces students to the therapeutic use of physical agents. Topics studied and applied include superficial heat, cryotherapy, ultrasound, diathermy, traction, electrical modalities, light therapy, biofeedback, and ultraviolet radiation. Students will be introduced to principles, indications, contraindications, precautions, and application techniques. (Prerequisites: ART-131, BIO-107, BIO-108, BIO-109, BIO-110, ENG-101, HUM ELE,
This lab course aligns with PTA-153 and focuses on the application of the therapeutic physical agents with special attention to technique and safety. Students will be required to demonstrate competency on the application and judicial use of superficial heat, cryotherapy, ultrasound, diathermy, traction, electrical modalities, biofeedback, light therapy, and ultraviolet radiation. (Prerequisites: ART-131, BIO-107, BIO-108, BIO-109, BIO-110,
This course introduces the PTA student to the fundamentals, techniques, and application of therapeutic exercise as it relates to understanding and implementing the plan of care 187
This lab course aligns with PTA-155 and focuses on the implementation of therapeutic interventions commonly used in physical therapy clinics with special attention to technique and safety. The focus is on therapeutic interventions including but not limited to: strengthening, stretching, aerobic exercise, PNF, NDT, motor learning, and functional activities. (Prerequisites: ART-131, BIO-107, BIO-108, BIO-109, BIO-110, ENG-101, HUM-ELE, MAT-121, MTR-100, PSY-101, and SSS-101; Co-requisite: PTA-155)
This course addresses the processes of inflammation and healing and disease processes relevant for the PTA student and practitioner. Topics include pathologies of the immune system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, neurological system, integumentary system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system, in addition to topics related to neoplasms, the intensive care unit, and the geriatric patient. Students will discuss the medical and pharmaceutical management of these pathologies and the effect on the provision of physical therapy services. (Prerequisites: ART-131, BIO-107,
This course provides an in-depth study of the musculoskeletal system and human movement through the lens of the physical sciences. Students will explore the fundamentals of human motion from anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical perspectives, with an emphasis on motor skill application. Special attention is given to analyzing muscle actions and applying biomechanical principles to functional human movement, including gait and postural analysis. This course prepares students to understand and assess movement patterns relevant to clinical practice. (Prerequisites: ART-131, BIO-107, BIO-108, BIO-109, BIO- 110, ENG-101, HUM-ELE, MAT-121, MTR-100, PSY-101, SSS-101; Co-requisite: PTA- 224)
This course includes an exploration of pathology, prevention, and management of injuries and conditions associated with each region of the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the role of the physical therapist assistant in implementing a physical therapy plan of care. (Prerequisites: PTA-103, PTA-151, PTA-152, PTA-153, PTA-154, PTA-155, PTA-156,
This lab course aligns with PTA-255 and focuses on the integration and practice of previously learned material and new skills / techniques / interventions commonly used to treat pathologies of the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the role of the physical therapist assistant in implementing a physical therapy plan of care. (Prerequisites: PTA- 188
This course is an introduction to neuro-rehabilitation for the PTA. Topics include but are not limited to normal movement development across the lifespan, motor control, motor learning, and neuroplasticity, along with an exploration of pathology and management of a variety of neurological disorders including but limited to CVA, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and degenerative neurological conditions. (Prerequisites: PTA-103, PTA-151,
This lab course aligns with PTA-257 and focuses on the integration of previously learned material and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected neurological disorders with a focus on the role of the physical therapist assistant in implementing a physical therapy plan of care. (Prerequisites: PTA-103, PTA-151, PTA- 152, PTA-153, PTA-154, PTA-155, PTA-156, PTA-221, PTA-223, PTA-224; Co-
This course will explore different topics in rehabilitation including cardio/pulmonary issues, diabetes, amputations, burns, prosthetics/orthotics, gender specific issues, and oncology. This course will provide the students with the opportunity to incorporate their knowledge of treatment procedures and techniques previously learned to specific populations in rehabilitation. (Prerequisites: PTA-103, PTA-151, PTA-152, PTA-153, PTA-154, PTA- 155, PTA-156, PTA-221, PTA-223, PTA-224; Co-requisite: PTA-260)
This lab course aligns with PTA-259 and focuses on the integration of previously learned material and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of a variety of populations with a focus on the role of the physical therapist assistant in implementing a physical therapy plan of care. (Prerequisites: PTA-103, PTA-151, PTA-152, PTA-153,
This is the first of three clinical experiences. It is an integrated clinical experience that will take place during the students’ fourth term in the PTA program. The focus is on the application of knowledge, skills and behaviors that the PTA student has learned during their didactic and practical classroom work. During this affiliation, students should become comfortable with basic patient care skills. Students will have the opportunity to gain proficiency in the skills they have learned in prerequisite courses, including functional training, application of physical agents, mechanical modalities, electrotherapeutic modalities, and subsequent data collection. Students will have the opportunity to participate in direct patient care under the direction and direct supervision of either a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist and physical therapist assistant team assigned by the facility. (Prerequisites: PTA-103, PTA-151, PTA-152, PTA-153, PTA-154, PTA-155, PTA-156,
This is the second of three clinical experiences and takes place during the first six weeks of the students’ fifth term in the PTA program. The focus is on the application of knowledge, skills and behaviors that the PTA student has learned during their didactic and practical classroom work. During the six weeks, students have the opportunity to participate in direct patient care under the direction and direct supervision of either a licensed physical therapist 189
This final clinical experience will take place after PTA-280 in the fifth term. The focus of this final clinical experience is to prepare the PTA student to function as an entry-level PTA. During the eight weeks, students have the opportunity to participate in direct patient care under the direction and direct supervision of either a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist and physical therapist assistant team assigned by the facility. Students have completed all didactic coursework and have completed 360 hours of clinical education experience. As in PTA-270 and PTA-280, students should be competent at all basic patient care skills, at following a physical therapist’s plan of care and at progressing patients as appropriate. They should be independent with documentation and with working under the rules outlined by the APTA, the state, and the specific clinic. (Prerequisite: PTA-280)
