Austin Community College

FY 2007 Course Descriptions

Physical Therapist Assistant

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PTHA 1266 PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (2-0-16). Practical general workplace training supported by an individual learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $18 Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 2305, PTHA 2435 and PTHA 1431. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 1267 PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (2-0-16). Practical general workplace training supported by an individual learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. 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: $3.50Skills: 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: $3.50Skills: 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: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to program. ( ) 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. Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1267. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 2250 CURRENT CONCEPTS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY (2-2-0). Current concepts, skills, and knowledge in the provision of physical therapy services. Enhancement of professional development. Fee: $18 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1267. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 2267 PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) - PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (2-0-16). Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Fee: $18 Insurance: $13.50Skills: O Prerequisites: PTHA 1267 and BIOL 2305. ( ) Course Type: W

PTHA 2301 ESSENTIALS OF DATA COLLECTION (3-1-4). Data collection techniques used to prepare the physical therapist assistant to assist in physical therapy management. 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: $3.50Skills: 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 July 08, 2008 04:36am
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