PTHA 1267 PRACTICUM - PTA (2-0-16). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college and the employer develop and document an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Offered in Spring Semester. Fee: $18 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: BIO 1714 and PTHA 1266. (PTA 2214)
PTHA 1291 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PTA: CURRENT ISSUES IN PTA (2-2-0). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behavior pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course provides the student with an opportunity to make the transition from student to clinician and practice the responsibility of continuing professional development. Offered in Summer Semester. Prerequisites: PTHA 1267. (PTA 2301)
PTHA 1321 CLINICAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3-3-0). Study of the pathogenesis, prognosis, and therapeutic management of diseases/conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy. Offered in Spring Semester. Prerequisites: Admission to PTA Program. (PTA 1403)
PTHA 1409 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY (4-3-4). Introduction to the profession of physical therapy including the exploration of the historical and current scope of physical therapy and lab procedures basic to patient handling and functional skills. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $15 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: Admission to Program. (PTA 1304)
PTHA 1431 PHYSICAL AGENTS (4-3-4). Study of the biophysical principles, assessment, and application of therapeutic physical agents with specific emphasis on indications, contraindications, medical efficacy, and physiological effects. Offered in Summer Semester. Fee: $24 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: PTHA 1409. (PTA 1405)
PTHA 1513 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY (4-3-6). Study of human anatomy and its application to the motion of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to normal activities and dysfunctions. Integration of skills related to the kinesiological assessment of the human body. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $24 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: BIO 1714 and admission to program. (PTA 1315)
PTHA 2205 NEUROLOGY (2-2-0). Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to commonly encountered neurological conditions. Offered in Summer Semester. Prerequisites: PTHA 1321. (PTA 1502)
PTHA 2301 ASSESSMENT SKILLS (3-1-4). Study of assessment techniques used in physical therapy to prepare the physical therapy assistant to assist physical therapy management. Offered in Spring Semester. Fee: $18 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: BIO 1714, PTHA 1409, and PTHA 1513. ( )
PTHA 2367 PRACTICUM - PTA (3-0-21). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college and the employer develop and document an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Offered in Summer Semester. Fee: $18 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: PTHA 1267. (PTA 2316)
PTHA 2409 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE (4-3-4). Critical examination of concepts and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training. Offered in Spring Semester. Fee: $18 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: BIO 1714, PTHA 1409, and PTHA 1513. (PTA 1504)
PTHA 2431 MANAGEMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (4-3-4). Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected neurological disorders. Offered in Spring Semester. Fee: $18 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: PTHA 2205. (PTA 2204)
PTHA 2435 REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES (4-3-4). Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected long-term pathologies. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $18 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: BIO 1714, PTHA 2205, and PTHA 1431. (PTA 2104)