Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - CLOSED COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/29/2011 14:21:46
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
PTHA 1225 Communication in Health Care
Communication theories and principles for optimal delivery of health care.
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 1361 Clinical - Physical Therapist Assistant
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite: PTHA 2409, PTHA 2205, and PTHA 1431.
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 2431 Management of Neurological Disorders
Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected neurological disorders. Offered in Fall. Prerequisite: PTHA 1431, PTHA 2205, PTHA 2409.
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.