18 courses with the subject PTAS, 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.
PTAS 107L Designed to orient the student to the physical therapy profession. The student begins to define the role of the physical therapist assistant and is introduced to relevant information about history of the profession, ethics, and practice.
PTAS 104 Students develop basic clinical skills utilized in physical therapy practice including: assessment of vital signs, principles of body mechanics, positioning, draping, transfers, gait training, wheelchair management, and basic exercise. Students also develop communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
PTAS 151 . The student performs basic collection, interpretation, and appropriate documentation of patient care data within the Physical Therapist Assistant’s role. Areas of content include: goniometric measurement of joint range of motion, manual muscle testing, balance measurement, pain assessment, functional assessments, and anthropometric measures.
PTAS 104 Students are introduced to human movement and anatomical systems as they apply to the profession of physical therapy. Content includes: terminology, structure of joints, muscles and connective tissues, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and biomechanics.
PTAS 108L . Students learn musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation of the trunk and extremities. Students apply this knowledge to joint special tests and pathologies as well as posture and gait analysis.
PTAS 202 . Students are introduced to the theory and safe application of physical agents utilized in physical therapy practice. Additionally, the principles and application of therapeutic massage are introduced and performed.
PTAS 162 . Teaching, learning, and mentoring of occupational therapy students in the fieldwork setting are explored. Supervisory relationships and models, administration, and models of assessment in clinical education are examined.
PTAS 162 . Students develop an understanding of normal exercise physiology, responses to exercise, and principles of exercise program design. Students design and implement exercise programs addressing flexibility, strength, aerobic conditioning, and balance.
PTAS 162 . Students gain knowledge regarding illness and disease processes commonly encountered in the physical therapy setting. Students also develop an understanding of the PTA’s role in monitoring potential complications that impact rehabilitation.
PTAS 237 , PTAS 238 . Student identify and discuss psychological reactions and behavioral changes seen in physical therapy patients and family/caregivers that impact rehabilitation. Effective interaction between patient and physical therapist assistant is emphasized.
PTAS 237Management of Medically Complex Conditions4
PTAS 245 , PTAS 245 . Students develop an understanding of the theories and therapeutic techniques needed to treat a wide variety of conditions associated with medically complex patients.
PTAS 220 , PTAS 245 . Students learn to assess the musculoskeletal and nervous systems as they relate to the orthopedic clinical setting. Course content focuses on physical therapy interventions and techniques for common orthopedic conditions.
PTAS 285 . Students learn about childhood development, pediatric pathologies, developmental testing, pediatric patient/family management, and service delivery across various settings. Students explore treatment theories, interventions, and use of assistive technology for the pediatric patient.
PTAS 241 . Students discuss the pathophysiology of, and rehabilitation for, a variety of neurological disorders of the brain, spinal cord, vestibular system, and peripheral nervous system.
PTAS 220 , PTAS 237 . Designed to facilitate understanding of older adults and their special needs in relation to physical therapy interventions. Physical and psychosocial changes related to aging, common pathologies, and promotion of healthy aging are the focus of the course. The PTA’s role in the physical therapy team approach to providing quality care to the geriatric population is discussed.
PTAS 237 , PTAS 238 . Students apply clinical reasoning skills to implement physical therapy plans of care while in a full-time clinical placement. Students begin to assume the role of a PTA while under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
PTAS 285 . Students apply clinical reasoning skills to implement physical therapy plans of care while in a full-time clinical placement. Students gain increased independence in the role of a PTA while under the supervision of licensed clinicians. The student is expected to be functioning as an entry-level PTA at the conclusion of the clinical experience.
PTAS 241 . Prepares students for licensure, employment, and professional growth after graduation. Included in this course are preparation for the national licensure exam, job seeking, professional growth, professional liability and responsibilities, professional leadership, advocacy, and service.
