Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 11/30/2011 11:01:41
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
4 Week Session January 18 - February 10
PTHA 2239 Professional Issues
O+ [20/14] 27189 Lec 001 EVC 9301 MTWTh 8:00am - 9:50am OH Israel, Jana
O+ [20/14] 27190 Lec 002 EVC 9301 MTWTh 8:00am - 9:50am OH Milan, Jose
9 Week Session January 18 - March 27
PTHA 1409 Introduction to Physical Therapy
G+ [11/12] 26828 Lec 001 EVC 9307 MW 11:45am - 2:10pm OH Jacobs, Karen
Lab 001 EVC 9307 MW 2:30pm - 5:40pm
G+ [12/13] 26829 Lec 002 EVC 9307 MW 11:45am - 2:10pm OH North, Sarah
Lab 002 EVC 9307 MW 5:45pm - 8:55pm
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
PTHA 1431 Physical Agents
O+ [8/10] 25609 Lec 001 EVC 9307 TTh 10:00am - 11:30am OH Jacobs, Karen
Lab 001 EVC 9307 TTh 12:15pm - 2:15pm
O+ [8/10] 25610 Lec 002 EVC 9307 TTh 10:00am - 11:30am OH Polk, Susan
Lab 002 EVC 9307 TTh 2:30pm - 4:30pm
PTHA 2205 Clinical Neurology
O+ [20/16] 25611 Lec 001 EVC 9307 TTh 9:00am - 9:50am OH Collier, Patricia
O+ [20/16] 25612 Lec 002 EVC 9307 TTh 9:00am - 9:50am OH North, Sarah
PTHA 2409 Therapeutic Exercise
O+ [8/10] 25613 Lec 001 EVC 9307 MW 10:00am - 11:30am OH Milan, Jose
Lab 001 EVC 9301 MW 12:15pm - 2:15pm
O+ [8/10] 25614 Lec 002 EVC 9307 MW 10:00am - 11:30am OH Collier, Patricia
Lab 002 EVC 9301 MW 2:30pm - 4:30pm
6 Week Session February 14 - April 1
PTHA 2360 Clinical - Physical Therapist Assistant
O+ [7/10] 27191 Cln 001 EVC HOSP TBA OH Israel, Jana
O+ [7/10] 27192 Cln 002 EVC HOSP TBA OH Israel, Jana
6 Week Session April 5 - May 15
PTHA 2461 Clinical - Physical Therapist Assistant
O+ [7/10] 27193 Cln 001 EVC HOSP TBA OH Israel, Jana
O+ [7/10] 27194 Cln 002 EVC HOSP TBA OH Milan, Jose
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.