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Updated: 01/27/2010 14:01:23

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

CLASSROOM

16 Week Session August 24 - December 13

DISTANCE LEARNING

16 Week Session August 24 - December 13

Course Descriptions All Courses

PTHA 1225 Communication in Health Care
Communication theories and principles for optimal delivery of health care.

PTHA 1266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Practical general workplace training supported by an individual learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Offered in Fall. Prerequisite: PTHA 2305, PTHA 2435 and PTHA 1431.

PTHA 1321 Clinical Pathophysiology
Study of the pathogenesis, prognosis, and therapeutic management of diseases/conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy. Offered in Fall. Prerequisites: Admission to Program. Prerequisite: Corequisites: BIOL 2305 and BIOL 2102.

PTHA 1409 Introduction to Physical Therapy
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 Spring-Summer-Fall. Prerequisite: Admission to Program.

PTHA 1513 Functional Anatomy
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. Prerequisite: Admission to program.

PTHA 2435 Rehabilitation Techniques
Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected long-term pathologies. Offered in Fall. Prerequisite: PTHA 1431, PTHA 2205, PTHA 2409.