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Karen was kind enough to volunteer to promote LSC at a recent college fair at Spring Lake Park High School. Thank you so much for covering the college fair on my behalf. I truly appreciate your time and support. It means a lot.
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Karen was kind enough to volunteer to promote LSC at a recent college fair at Spring Lake Park High School. Thank you so much for covering the college fair on my behalf. I truly appreciate your time and support. It means a lot.
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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: 1400
Documentation for PTAs This course covers the legal and reimbursement documentation guidelines, physical therapist/physical therapist assistant documentation responsibilities, and competent completion of physical therapy documentation. (Prerequisites: BIOL1140, ALTH1410, ENGL1106, Clinical Observation Form) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: PTA
Course Number: 1410
Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting This course introduces the role of the physical therapist assistant and the skills used daily as a physical therapist assistant. Emphasis is on professional behaviors and patient care skills including: lifting methods, basic wheelchair operations, body mechanics, vital signs, standard precautions, patient positioning and draping, and gait training with ambulation aids. (Prerequisites: ALTH1410, BIOL1005, BIOL1140, ENGL1106, FYE1000, and acceptance to the PTA program) (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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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)
