13 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 1000Introduction to Physical Therapy3
This course is an overview of the discipline of physical therapy and the role and function of the PTA within the physical therapist - physical therapist assistant team. Topics include common interventions and data assessment for physical therapy. Applied discipline-based social science knowledge and methods are also included.
Course provides an introduction to basic physical therapy patient care procedures in a laboratory format. Topics include body mechanics, positioning and draping, vital signs, basic exercise, transfer activities, wheelchair features and activities, ambulation aids and gait/stair training, infection control, data collection, MMT, and goniometry.
This course examines the disease process on the cellular, histological, and systemic levels. Particular emphasis is placed upon those pathologies commonly encountered by the physical therapist assistant in pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, and neurological impairments.
This course is an examination of the legal, ethical and professional aspects of a career in physical therapy. Important issues such as liability, malpractice, proactive acts, and reimbursement are discussed. Special attention is focused on the importance of research and preparation for the PTA National Physical Therapy Examination.
PTA 2050Interventions in Cardiopulmonary Impairments3
An examination of the anatomy, pathology, and pathophysiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, lymphatic, and renal and urological systems. Based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist, students will apply current knowledge, theory, and clinical judgement. The laboratory emphasizes data collection and interventions.
PTA 2100Physical Therapy Interventions for Neurological Impairments4
This course examines the etiology, signs, and symptoms and effects of pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Development of patient goals and physical therapy interventions for specific neurological disorders are included. Specific treatment procedures are learned and practiced in the laboratory setting.
PTA 2250Physical Therapist Assistant Interventions in Orthopedic Impairments4
This course guides the physical therapist assistant student under direction of a physical therapist from fundamentals and theory through practice in orthopedic rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on rehabilitation for all major joints to reduce pain and swelling, increase motion and strength, enhance balance and proprioception, and restore function.
PTA 2300Physical Therapy Interventions Across the Lifespan3
This course explores physical therapy interventions indicated for the normal and abnormal human development throughout the lifespan, including changes caused by pathologies. Particular attention is given to function in the school, work, home, community and social environments through data collection, communication, assessment, and interventions.
PTA 2400Physical Therapist Assistant Special Topics3
This course discusses the role of the PTA in patient/client management in specialty populations and participation in health care environment, practice management, & wellness/prevention. Special conditions include women’s health, bariatrics, wounds, cancer, prosthetics, and orthotics. Additional topics include reimbursement and research methods.
PTA 1000 and PTA 1010 and PTA 1100 and PTA 4950 and PTA 2300 and PTA 2900
PTA 2600Pharmacology and Imaging for the PTA2
This course will explore the mechanism of action, adverse effects, and physical therapy implications of drugs used to treat common cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, metabolic, and neurological conditions. In addition, this course will explore the essential information to be able to accurately recognize patients’ medical imaging studies.
The course entails the study of mechanisms of pain management and its mediation, and the theory and practice of biophysical agents (superficial heat, electrotherapy, compression, traction, massage, etc.) The student will be able to explain the theory behind the use of biophysical agents and demonstrate the proper application.
This introductory clinical internship provides the physical therapist assistant student with extensive observation of activities such as patient care, administration, quality assurance, and supervision of other supportive personnel. In addition, students begin to treat patients using principles common to all procedures.
This clinical internship provides physical therapy assistant students with extensive and varied experience in areas such as patient care, administration, supervision of support personnel under physical therapist or physical therapist assistant supervision. The experience provides the experiential learning in developing entry-level PTA skills.
