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Updated: 11/30/2011 11:01:42

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

CLASSROOM

4 Week Session January 18 - February 10


9 Week Session January 18 - March 27


16 Week Session January 18 - May 15


6 Week Session February 14 - April 1


6 Week Session April 5 - May 15

DISTANCE LEARNING

Course Descriptions All Courses

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 2239 Professional Issues
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. Offered in Spring. Prerequisite: PTHA 1361.

PTHA 2360 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. Offered in Spring. Prerequisite: PTHA 2431, PTHA 2435, PTHA 1361.

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.

PTHA 2461 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 2360.