14 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 101Introduction to Physical Therapy Concepts. F2
This course will Introduce students to the profession of physical therapy by discussing the scope of practice of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, legalities and ethical behavior, and current trends and practices in the physical therapy profession. Interpersonal communication among the healthcare team, documentation in a medical record, and psychosocial implications of disease will be emphasized.
This course will focus on common disorders and diseases affecting the major organ systems of the body. Etiology, signs and symptoms, red flags, diagnoses and prognoses, and implications for physical therapy will be discussed. Case studies will be provided for critical thinking and application of theory to practice for the physical therapist assistant. Heavy emphasis of pharmacological interventions will be included.
This course will introduce students to the development of early physical therapy skills and the understanding of basic physical therapy procedures. Emphasis will be placed on gait and transfer training, body mechanics, positioning techniques, vital sign assessment, infection control, wheelchair training, and proper use of assistive devices. Students will have laboratory time to practice and demonstrate an understanding of technical skills. This course meets four (4) hours for lecture and lab.
This course will cover human anatomy specific to the musculoskeletal system through the identification of anatomical structures and their relationship to function, normal and abnormal biomechanical principles of joint patterns, and gait. Introduction to surface anatomy, palpation skills, goniometry, and manual muscle testing will be provided during laboratory time. This course meets three (3) hours for lecture and lab.
This course will introduce exercise as a preventative and treatment mechanism for pathological conditions that influence strength, endurance, and flexibility of the human body. Emphasis will be placed upon the body’s physiological response to exercise, design and application of exercise, the developmental sequence of exercise, types of exercise, and the use of exercise equipment. A hands-on introduction to the principles and procedures of physical therapy interventions will be provided during laboratory time. This course meets four (4) hours for lecture and lab.
This course will provide students with an overview of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions observed in physical therapy. Emphasis will be on the study of musculoskeletal pathologies, determination of appropriate physical therapy interventions, and a review of related anatomical structures. Orthopedic interventions, assessment techniques, exercise prescription, and treatment progression will be applied through hands-on practice during laboratory time. This course meets two (2) hours for lecture and one (1) hour for lab each week. 387
PTA 202Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan. Sp4
This course will introduce diagnoses common to the neurological system. Neurological interventions, exercise prescription, and treatment progression will be discussed and applied through hands-on lab practice. This course will also provide an overview of the neuroanatomy of the CNS and PNS as it relates to the treatment necessary for patients with dysfunctions of these systems. Emphasis includes the structures and function of the nervous system, neurophysiological concepts, human growth and development across the lifespan, and neurologic dysfunctions. Pediatric and geriatric care will be covered in this course. This course meets four (4) hours for lecture and lab.
This course will provide the student with the theoretical basis for the safe and effective use of physical agents and modalities in physical therapy practice. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate knowledge of the physiological effects, indications, contraindications, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrotherapy, traction, and external compression. Pain management techniques will also be included. Laboratory time will be utilized to teach students the proper setup, application, and monitoring of physical agents to ensure safe patient care. This course meets two (2) hours for lecture and one (1) hour for lab each week.
This course is an extension of the ethical concepts presented in PTA 101, taking a further look into the ethical and legal issues regarding physical therapy practice, supervisory processes between the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, business concepts and healthcare reimbursement, and quality assurance principles such as chart audits. Students will discuss challenges in communication and ethical issues involving vulnerable populations. Students will develop an evidence-based research project and poster presentation to be delivered at the end of the semester.
This course will present students with a body systems approach to etiology, pathology, signs/symptoms, and treatment of conditions affecting the various organ systems of the body. Emphasis will be placed on conditions common to physical therapy practice including women’s health, cardiac rehabilitation, oncology, orthotics and prosthetics, and amputee rehabilitation. Wound care management will also be addressed. Laboratory time will be allocated for hands-on practice of advanced intervention procedures for special populations. This course meets four (4) hours for lecture and lab.
An integrated clinical experience at the end of the second semester of PTA technical coursework designed to introduce the student to the practice of physical therapy through interactions in the healthcare environment. Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, students will complete a minimum of 160 hours of clinical education while integrating knowledge and skills obtained in lecture and lab courses with patients in a clinical setting. This course entails ongoing interaction between the clinical instructor, student, and director of clinical education. At the end of this clinical education experience, students will be required to demonstrate all 14 performance criteria on the CPI at least at beginner-level. 388
Clinical education experience that will provide continued supervised physical therapy learning in a healthcare setting. Students integrate knowledge learned during previous course experiences with prior knowledge and skills to continue to develop competencies with a greater variety of patients and treatments in a clinical setting. Six (6) weeks of full-time experience at one facility working under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant serving as the clinical instructor; forty (40) hours per week, for a minimum of 240 clinical hours. At the end of this clinical education experience, students will be required to demonstrate all 5 Red Flag Behaviors at least at advanced intermediate-level, and all remaining CPI categories at least at intermediate- level.
Terminal clinical education experience that allows the student to practice in the healthcare environment with technical skills attained in previous classroom and clinical instruction. Upon completion of the clinical rotation, students must be able to demonstrate entry-level clinical experience for all 14 Clinical Performance Criteria. Six (6) weeks of full-time experience at one facility working under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant serving as the clinical instructor; forty (40) hours per week, for a minimum of 240 clinical hours.
This course is designed to prepare the student for transition into the workforce as an independent clinician. The methodology will include a discussion of the National PTA Exam, state practice acts, professional development, employment opportunities, and community services. Students will be introduced to the National PTA Exam through learning methods including the establishment of comprehensive review plans and the provision of supplementary review lectures and materials. Students will participate in an on-site licensure preparation review course prior to graduation.
