Austin Community College

FY 2006 Course Descriptions

Physical Therapist Assistant

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PTHA 1266 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 Fall Semester. Fee: $18 Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 2305, PTHA 2435 and PTHA 1431. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 2431 and PTHA 1266. ( ) Course Type: W

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. Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1409 AND PTHA 1513. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to Program. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1321, PTHA 2409, and PTHA 2301. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 1513 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY (5-3-6). 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: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to program. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 2230 CURRENT CONCEPTS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY (2-2-0). Current concepts, skills, and knowledge in the provision of physical therapy services. Enhancement of professional development. Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1267. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 2239 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES (2-2-0). A capstone course which engages the student in the discussion of professional issues and behaviors related to clinical practice and which prepares the student for transition into the workforce. Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1267. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 2267 PRACTICUM PTA (2-0-16). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents 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 topic and learning outcomes vary. Fee: $18 Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1267 and BIOL 2305. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1409 and PTHA 1513. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 2305 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY (3-3-0). Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to commonly encountered neurological conditions. Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1321, PTHA 2409, PTHA 2301. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1409 and PTHA 1513. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1266. ( ) Course Type: W

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: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 2305 and PTHA 1431. ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of February 20, 2007 09:00am
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