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Excellent work on putting together such a great info session for the PTA program! Having another faculty and two great students brought the whole thing to the next level! We appreciate your willingess to always support recruitment efforts!
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Excellent work on putting together such a great info session for the PTA program! Having another faculty and two great students brought the whole thing to the next level! We appreciate your willingess to always support recruitment efforts!
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Subject
Course Number
Title/Description
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1000
Intro to Health and Medical Literature This course provides a basic introduction to scientific and health-related literature, with a focus on printed and on-line journals. Students will learn how to efficiently find and obtain journal articles relevant to a particular health care field of study to help answer clinical questions. The course also covers information literacy, evidence-based practice and guidelines for citing references for written papers. (Prerequisites: ENGL1106, MATH 0520) (1 hr lec/0 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: 1431
Therapeutic Exercise I This course presents theoretical information and instructions for performing range of motion exercises, goniometric measurements of joint range of motion, manual muscle strength testing, and passive stretching techniques. Patient handling skills that are being concurrently learned are integrated into this course. (Prerequisites: ALTH1410, BIOL1140, ENGL1106, and concurrently enrolled in PTA1460) (1 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1460
Functional Kinesiology I Students study the human musculoskeletal system and principles that influence movement. The course includes studying the location and function of bones and muscles. Students are introduced to palpation skills and observation skills through the analysis of functional movement. (Prerequisites: BIOL1140 or BIOL1150 and ALTH1410) (1 hr lec/2 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: 1541
Issues in Physical Therapy Practice I This course covers issues and situations the PTA may experience in the work setting. Emphasis is on professional values and behaviors, ethical and legal practice, professional communication, and patient respect issues. (Prerequisites: PTA1410, PTA1411, PTA1421, PTA1431, and PTA1460) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1562
Functional Kinesiology II This course covers the structure and function of joints and the spinal nerves. Students build on knowledge from Functional Kinesiology I in analyzing human movement. The course includes data collection and treatment interventions related to dysfunction of the joints and musculoskeletal system, including a unit on acute rehabilitation for conditions that require orthopedic surgery. PTA skills are integrated with therapeutic exercise and modality knowledge. Students learn to observe and describe normal gait and common abnormal gait patterns. (Prerequisites: PTA1411, PTA1410, PTA1431, PTA1421, PTA1460; concurrent enrollment in PTA1564, or consent of instructor) (2 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1564
Manual Therapy Techniques This course covers principles of manual therapy with which the physical therapist assistant may assist the physical therapist. Topics include therapeutic massage and other soft tissue mobilization techniques, as well as an introduction to principles of joint mobilization and muscle energy techniques. Current legal and ethical guidelines regarding manual therapy techniques is emphasized. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 1562 or consent of instructor) (1 hr lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
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: 2676
Pharmacology for PTAs This course reviews basic pharmacology principles and commonly-used medications, as well as the impact of medications on physical therapy treatments and outcomes. The use of opioid and non-opioid pain medications will also be discussed. (Prerequisites: Current PTA program student, graduate of accredited PTA program, or consent of instructor) (1 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2750
Specialty Clinical Experience This course provides the physical therapist assistant student with exposure to and experience in specialty areas of physical therapy. Specialty areas will vary by semester and may include but are not limited to pediatrics, sports medicine, and acute care, with the student providing patient care in the designated specialty area under the supervision of a physical therapist and/or physical therapy assistant. Specialty areas will be announced in the course schedule. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 78 or higher on the reading comprehension portion of the CPT and MATH0460, or equivalent, or 71 or higher on the Elementary Algebra portion of the CPT) (0 hrs lec/2 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: 2790
Clinical Internship I This course is the student's first full-time clinical internship in a physical therapy facility. The student will function as a second-year PTA student in the facility for seven weeks and will be involved in patient care compatible to the role of the PTA and skills learned. (Prerequisites: PTA2613, PTA2623, PTA2637, PTA2642, PTA2650, PTA2651, CPR certification, and liability insurance) (0 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/18 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2792
Clinical Internship II This course is the student's final full-time clinical internship in a physical therapy facility. The student will function as a second-year PTA student in the facility for seven weeks and will be involved in patient care compatible to the role of the PTA and skills learned. (Prerequisites: PTA2790, CPR certification, and liability insurance) (0 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/18 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2840
Professional Integration This capstone course is designed to help PTA students transition from full-time clinical experiences to post-graduation practice. Students will review major concepts taught throughout the program and during full-time clinical experiences. Students will take a comprehensive written examination which will help prepare them to take the national licensing exam. The course also emphasizes job-seeking skills necessary for finding employment as a PTA. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 2790 and PTA 2792) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 2999
Special Topics - Use of AI in Physical Therapy Curriculum Study of special topics in physical therapist assistant. Special course topics will be announced in the class schedule.
