25 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 1010Intro to Physical Therapy3
Students will explore the field of therapy including an overview of therapy treatments in different health care settings and pertinent legal and ethical considerations. Students will participate in clinical observation.
PTA 2010Principles of Functional and Neuro Anatomy3
Students will build on basic anatomy knowledge of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems by integrating them into a functional Movement System clinical practice paradigm.
PTA 2110 Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2110Implementation of Patient Care Skills in Physical Therapy2
Students learn and demonstrate essential patient care skills including safe body mechanics, transfers, use of mobility devices, and clinical documentation.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better.
Corequisite
PTA 2410 Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2410Therapeutic Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders3
Students are introduced to evidence-based physical therapy interventions which are implemented following common injuries and surgeries of the musculoskeletal system.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better
Corequisite
PTA 2460 Semesters Offered: Summer Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2460Therapeutic Interventions for Neurological Disorders3
Students are introduced to common neurological and neuromuscular conditions and their impact on function. Protocols for the management and rehabilitation of patients with these disorders are presented, demonstrated, and practiced. Skill development includes the use of specialized manual techniques and treatment equipment the PTA uses in the neurorehabilitation setting.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better
Corequisite
PTA 2450 Semesters Offered: Summer Registration Restrictions: Formal admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2510Special Disorders and Populations I3
Students learn selected system pathologies and special populations including common treatment strategies and the involvement of physical therapy.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better
Corequisite
PTA 2520 Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2520Therapeutic Interventions for Special Disorders3
Students practice and demonstrate treatment protocols for patients with cardiac disorders, respiratory disorders, amputations, and burns. The spectrum of patient management skills implemented in intensive care, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation settings are presented and practiced. Students develop treatment skills for selected special pathologies and pediatric populations.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better
Corequisite
PTA 2510 Semesters Offered: Spring
PTA 2530Gerontology2
Students will learn the sociological, psychological, and physical facets of the aging process. Selected treatment approaches unique to an aging population will be presented and discussed.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better Semesters Offered: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2540Special Disorders & Populations II1
Student learns common pathologies related to systems of the body including common strategies and involvement of physical therapy.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better Semesters Offered: Summer Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2550Rehabilitation Psychology2
Students will learn the psychological aspects of the rehabilitation process. Topics include health locus of control, learned helplessness, self-efficacy and the biopsychosocial model of treatment.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better Semesters Offered: Summer Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2600Clinical Internship I4
Students will participate in a supervised clinical experience in physical therapy department affiliated with the College.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better Semesters Offered: Summer Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2700Clinical Internship II5
Students will complete an internship including practical Performance and application of physical therapy procedures and techniques under supervision in selected physical therapy clinical settings.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better Semesters Offered: Fall
PTA 2710Clinical Internship III6
Students will complete a culminating internship demonstrating practical performance and application of physical therapy procedures and techniques under supervision in selected physical therapy clinical settings.
Successful completion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better
Corequisite
PTA 2700 Semesters Offered: Fall
PTA 2750Seminar for the PTA1
Students will integrate principles of academic learning with clinical practice and presentation of current trends and issues in PT, along with professional journal reviews, and development of employment skills.
Successful compltion of prior semester courses per established curriculum plan w/C grade or better Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
PTA 2850Special Studies for the PTA2
This is a special studies course to prepare students for the national licensing examination.
