- 201 Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant
- 203 Pathology I
- 204 Pathology II
- 205 Modalities I
- 206 Modalities II
- 207 Procedures
- 208 Principles of Rehabilitation
- 209 Clinical Kinesiology
- 210 Therapeutic Exercise
- 213 Clinical I
- 214 Clinical II
- 216 Trends
- 218 Practicum I
- 219 Practicum II
2 credit hours
The student will learn: 1) the roles of the physical therapist (PT) and the physical
therapist assistant (PTA) including the history, ethical, and legal aspects; 2) information
regarding acquiring malpractice insurance; 3) structure and organization of the health
care system in general and as it relates to the physical therapist assistant; 4) general
information of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as an organization
and enrollment; 5) psycho-social aspects of the health care professional and the patient;
6) verbal and nonverbal communication; 7) principles of teaching and learning; 8)
basic medical terminology and record keeping, including SOAP note documentation (subjective,
objective, assessment and plan); 9) asepsis, sterile techniques, and hand washing;
10) body mechanics and lifting; and 11) vital signs. Skill checks and/or practical
examinations on all appropriate clinical topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of “C” or
better
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Phase II of the PTA Program.
2 credit hours
This course describes the etiology, signs, symptoms and treatments of diseases, disorders,
and injuries commonly requiring physical rehabilitation in a system approach.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Phase II of the PTA Program.
2 credit hours
This course describes the etiology, signs, symptoms and treatments of diseases, disorders,
and injuries commonly requiring physical rehabilitation in a system approach.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PTA third semester courses.
3 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to patient treatment including preparation of
the patient and related equipment. Patient issues such as inflammation and repair,
pain, tone, and movement restrictions will be explored. The student will learn the
physics, physiology, application, indications, and contraindications behind various
biophysical agents including superficial and deep thermal agents, cryotherapy, electromagnetic
agents, compression therapies, hydrotherapy, and light
therapy. Paraffin bath, ultrasound, phonophoresis, ultraviolet, and diathermy will
also be covered. In addition, students will have an introduction to electrotherapeutic
modalities such as transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS). Related medical terminology
and SOAP format documentation are utilized. Skill checks and/or practical examinations
on all appropriate clinical
topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Phase II of the PTA Program.
3 credit hours
The student will learn the physics, physiology, application, indications, and contraindications
behind various biophysical agents including electrotherapeutic physical agents for
pain, tissue healing, muscle strengthening, and muscle reeducation including direct,
alternating, and pulsed current. The student will also learn both cervical and lumbar
mechanical traction, hydrotherapy including pool therapy, and related documentation
for all of the above. Skill checks and/or practical examinations on all appropriate
clinical topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PTA third semester courses.
3 credit hours
This course includes: 1) introduction to patient care, positioning, and draping; 2)
manual
techniques including passive joint range of motion and therapeutic massage; 3) joint
measurements including goniometry; 4) application of assistive/adaptive equipment;
5)
wheelchair maintenance and mobility; 6) functional training in self-care and domestic,
education,
work, community, social, and civic life; and 7) motor function training (i.e. transfers,
gait training,
balance) with emphasis on proper body mechanics. Skill checks and/or practical examinations
on all appropriate clinical topics will be conducted. Skill checks and/or practical
examinations on
all appropriate clinical topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Phase II of the PTA Program.
4 credit hours
The course includes an understanding of advanced anatomy and physiology, documentation
including medical terminology, and treatment of the following: 1) pediatric nervous
system disorders
and neurodevelopmental sequencing; 2) adult nervous system disorders including, but
not limited
to, cerebral vascular accidents, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries;
3) individuals with
amputations; 4) orthotic and prosthetic considerations; 5) cardiopulmonary rehabilitation;
and 6)
integumentary concerns such as wounds and burns. Skill checks and/or practical examinations
on
all appropriate clinical topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PTA third semester courses.
4 credit hours
The student will learn: 1) advanced anatomy of the musculoskeletal system with special
considerations of joints of the body; 2) movement analysis of the body with emphasis
on
osteokinematics and arthrokinematics; 3) gait analysis in the normal and involved
patient; 4)
gross muscle testing, basic understanding of manual muscle testing; 5) related medical
and
SOAP format documentation; and 6) palpation of bony and soft tissue structures. Skill
checks
and/or practical examinations on all appropriate clinical topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Phase II of the PTA Program.
4 credit hours
This course provides an in depth study of therapeutic exercise with development of
understanding in basic exercise physiology. The student will learn: 1) theory and
practice of
therapeutic exercise in a treatment and preventative role; 2) proper use of exercise
equipment,
mat activities etc. to address flexibility, strengthening, endurance, etc.; 3) measurement
of
endurance, flexibility and ROM including goniomeric measurement; and 4) related medical
terminology and SOAP format documentation. Skill checks and/or practical examinations
on all
appropriate clinical topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PTA third semester courses.
2 credit hours
This course consists of two hours laboratory a week plus 96 hours of on-site clinical
experience
in local settings. The course involves mostly observation but may include some aide
type patient
set-up, and elementary application of hot and cold modalities, activities of daily
living (ADL) and
ROM activities as per Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) and Clinical
Instructor
(CI) discretion. Weekly seminar on topics pertinent to the field of physical therapy
including
professionalism, ethics, reimbursement, etc., as well as, an orientation to nursing
and hospital
equipment and techniques will also be covered. Skill checks and/or practical examinations
on all
appropriate clinical topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Phase II of the PTA Program.
2 credit hours
The student will rotate to a different type of facility for each of the week sessions.
Clinical sites
are located in the region, which may require some travel. The student will participate
in patient
treatment skills mastered in the fall PTA coursework as well as clinical applications
of the theory
and techniques in the spring PTA coursework as per lab skill check-off sheet, Academic
Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) and Clinical Instructor (CI) discretion.
All clinical
competencies will be scored as per format in the PTA Student Handbook using the clinical
assessment instruments. Weekly seminar on topics pertinent to the field of physical
therapy
including professionalism, ethics, reimbursement, etc. will also be covered. Skill
checks and/or
practical examinations on all appropriate clinical topics will be conducted.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PTA third semester courses.
1 credit hour
This course is intertwined with Practicum I and II in which various aspects of physical
therapy encountered clinically by the students are explored for relevancy and future
professional implications. The course also includes a licensing exam preparation among
other assignments.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PTA fourth semester courses
5 credit hours
The course consists of a six-week long, forty hours per week clinical rotation at
one clinical site area. Experience will be assessed in relation to clinical skills
check-off found in the clinical assessment instrument. Several experiences may be
available in one area (i.e. several weeks at a hospital followed by several weeks
at a clinical associated with the same clinical site). Student must be willing to
commute for extended distances within the greater region during this time. Clinical
competencies will be continued, oral presentation will be presented to the staff on
a topic other than the topics presented in previous clinical rotations.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PTA fourth semester courses.
5 credit hours
The course consists of a six-week long, forty hours per week clinical rotation at
one clinical site area. Every effort will be made to accommodate site with the student
clinical skills check-off needs and/or desires. All critical clinical skills must
be completed at the end of this rotation. Several experiences may be available in
one area (i.e. several weeks at a hospital followed by several weeks at a clinical
associated with the same clinical site). Student must be willing to commute for extended
distances within the greater region during this time. Clinical competencies will be
completed, oral presentation will be presented to the staff on a topic other than
the topics presented in previous clinical rotations.
In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or
better.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PTA fourth semester courses.
