Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - CLOSED COURSES
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Updated: 05/27/2010 08:26:35
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
PTHA 1267 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Physical Therapist Assistant
O+ [10/10] 07827 Prat 002 EVC HOSP TBA OH Collier, Patricia
PTHA 2431 Management of Neurological Disorders
O+ [10/10] 07835 Lec 002 EVC 9307 MW 8:00am - 11:15am OH Israel, Jana
Lab 002 EVC 9307 TTh 8:00am - 11:15am
9 Week Session January 19 - March 28
PTHA 1409 Introduction to Physical Therapy
G+ [12/12] 08254 Lec 002 EVC 9301 MW 12:00pm - 2:25pm OH Kincaid, Lashawn
Lab 002 EVC 9301 MW 6:00pm - 9:10pm
PTHA 1267 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 Spring. Prerequisite: PTHA 2431 and PTHA 1266.
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 1431 Physical Agents
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 Spring. Prerequisite: PTHA 1225, PTHA 1321, and PTHA 1513.
PTHA 2205 Clinical Neurology
Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to commonly encountered neurological conditions. Prerequisite: PTHA 1321 and PTHA 1513.
PTHA 2409 Therapeutic Exercise
Critical examination of concepts and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training. Offered in Spring. Prerequisite: PTHA 1225, PTHA 1321, PTHA 1513.
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.