Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 11/30/2011 11:01:41


PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

CLASSROOM 
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


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.