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Aaron's courses at LSC
Subject
Course Number
Title/Description
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1411
Procedures for PTAs I This course covers basic physical therapy skills with emphasis on thermotherapy, cryotherapy, and compression techniques. Integration of concurrent patient care skills is combined with the modality techniques. Student awareness of evidence-based practice is emphasized. (1 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1411
Procedures for PTA's I This course covers basic physical therapy skills with emphasis on thermotherapy, cryotherapy, and compression techniques. Integration of concurrent patient care skills is combined with the modality techniques. Student awareness of evidence-based practice is emphasized. (1 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1417
Clinical Experience I This course involves working in an outpatient physical therapy clinic in which first year PTA students will work in partnership with second year students to provide physical therapy services to patients. Skills will begin with those of a physical therapy aide and progress to applying simple physical therapy interventions and data collection techniques under the supervision of a physical therapist. The student will be introduced to legal and ethical practice guidelines, professional behaviors, and therapeutic communication skills. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PTA1411 or instructor's consent, liability insurance, evidence of recent Mantoux test, and evidence of current CPR certification (ALTH1430 or equivalent satisfies this requirement)) (0 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1421
Pathophysiology for PTAs I This course provides an introduction to pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, and circulatory systems. The roles of health care professionals involved in the care of persons with disease will also be discussed. A variety of conditions are studied which include arthritis, spine disorders, inflammatory conditions, common orthopedic conditions, nutritional disorders, diabetes, and disorders of the circulatory system. (Prerequisites: BIOL1140, ALTH1410, ENGL1106, MATH0520 and have taken or enrolled in PTA1460, or consent of course instructor) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1512
Procedures for PTA's II
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1522
Pathophysiology for PTAs II This course covers organ transplants, eye and ear disorders, mental health conditions, infectious disease, integumentary system disorders, selected circulatory and cardiac conditions, and the role of physical therapy in treating these conditions. Also included are principles related to pharmacology and diagnostic imaging. (Prerequisites: PTA1411, PTA1410 or consent of course instructor, PTA1421, PTA1431, PTA1460) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1527
Clinical Experience II This course involves working in an outpatient physical therapy clinic in which first year students treat patients under the supervision of physical therapists. The student will follow the physical therapist's treatment plan and provide physical therapy services learned during concurrent and previous courses. Skills will begin with those practiced during PTA1417 and progress to applying physical therapy interventions and data collection skills as they are learned during the second semester. Students will gain experience working with various types of patient-related equipment. (Prerequisites: PTA1417, concurrent enrollment in PTA1512 or instructor's consent, evidence of current CPR certification and liability insurance) (0 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1532
Therapeutic Exercise II This course covers muscle structure and function, along with knowledge and application of various forms of therapeutic exercise including; stretching, muscle strengthening and endurance, aerobic conditioning, coordination, balance, proprioception, PNF diagonals, post-operative joint replacement protocols, and exercise for the spine. Normal and abnormal postures are identified. (Prerequisites: PTA1410, PTA1411, PTA1421, PTA1431, PTA1460, or instructor's consent) (2 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1576
Clinical Skills Review This elective course is a supervised, structured open lab for physical therapist assistant students who desire additional skills practice time beyond that available in class and other designated open lab hours. Students work in small groups to review and practice skills taught in required program lab courses. No new content is taught within the course, and skills are not formally assessed by the instructor within this course. The course may be taken for a variety of reasons: review of previous course skills; review/practice of new/concurrent course skills; enhancement and application of clinical skills. The course may also be taken to meet necessary program criteria, including program re-entry or conditions of program probation. (Prerequisites: Currently enrolled in PTA courses) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1580
Sports Medicine Topics For PTA's This course covers sports medicine related topics and treatment protocols with which the PTA will assist the physical therapist. These include ACL repair and rehabilitation, the impact of nutrition on performance and rehabilitation, concussion management, and kinesiotaping. This elective course will expand on the degree with which these topics are covered in the required program curriculum, and provide students an additional opportunity to apply treatment techniques and education specific to athletic performance and rehabilitation. (Prerequisites: Currently enrolled in LSC PTA program or instructor consent) (1 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2613
Procedures for PTA's III
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2623
Pathophysiology for PTAs III This course provides a continuation of concepts related to pathophysiology of various systems of the body. Orthopedic conditions and their rehabilitation are covered in greater depth than in previous courses. In addition, women's health issues; gastrointestinal conditions; cancer; selected disorders of the nervous, respiratory, renal, and genitourinary systems; and selected developmental conditions are covered. This course reinforces that conditions may affect multiple systems of the body and have psychosocial effects for the client. (Prerequisites: PTA1522 or consent of course instructor) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2637
Clinical Experience III This course involves working in an outpatient physical therapy clinic in which second year PTA students work in partnership with first year students to provide physical therapy services to patients under the supervision of a physical therapist. The student will continue to apply physical therapy skills learned during the first year in the program and add new skills as learned in the second year. The student will mentor first year students regarding legal and ethical practice, role of the PTA, interviewing, therapeutic communication, basic physical therapy interventions, and data collection skills. (Prerequisites: PTA1527, concurrent enrollment in PTA2613 or instructor's consent, evidence of current CPR certification [ALTH1430 or equivalent satisfies this requirement], evidence of recent Mantoux test, and liability insurance) (0 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2642
Issues in Physical Therapy Practice II This course covers legal and ethical issues the PTA will be exposed to or involved with in the physical therapy profession. Emphasis is on issues such as sexuality and disability, intercultural competence, reimbursement, mandatory reporting, quality assurance/risk management, legal and ethical issues related to long-term care, and death and dying. Students will begin the job-seeking process this semester through development of a resume. (Prerequisite: PTA1541)(1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2651
Advanced Physical Therapy Techniques
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2680
Physical Therapy for Special Populations This course provides detail regarding physical therapy treatment for a variety of special populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, bariatrics, women's health, acute care, bone disease, industrial medicine, and selected orthopedic and neurological conditions. The course also includes discussion of medical treatment and physical therapy implications for patients with psychiatric illness, sensory disorders, skin conditions, infectious disease, gastrointestinal conditions, organ failure, and blood/circulatory disease. Prerequisites: College-level reading, writing and math. Graduate of an accredited PTA program, concurrent enrollment in an accredited PTA program, or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2682
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Physical Therapy Practice This course includes ethical and legal issues facing the physical therapist assistant. Concepts covered include billing and reimbursement, abuse/neglect, mandatory reporting, quality assurance/risk management, physical therapy in long-term care settings, conflict resolution, confidentiality, disability, and guiding APTA documents. Students will discuss legal aspects of job seeking and develop a resume. (Prerequisites: College-level reading, writing and math. Graduate of an accredited PTA program, concurrent enrollment in an accredited PTA program, or consent of instructor.) (2 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2780
Physical Therapist Assistant Basic Refresher This course is designed to assist physical therapist assistants in reviewing and/or updating concepts fundamental to physical therapy as well as new theories about practice. It will also be helpful to those preparing to take the national licensure exam and those who have not actively practiced physical therapy in the recent past. (Prerequisites: Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapist assistant program, enrolled in final semester of PTA Military Bridge program, or consent of instructor) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2999
Special Topics in Physical Therapist Assistant Study of special topics in physical therapist assistant. Special course topics will be announced in the class schedule.
