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PHTA 2001 - Professional Standards of the PTA 1/0 (1) Prerequisites: PHTA 1224 and PHTA 1234, and concurrent enrollment in PHTA 2043 and PHTA 2053. This is a concentrated one-week course. Professionalism through effective verbal and nonverbal communication with all members of the healthcare delivery team, patient-caregiver interaction, interpersonal skills, effective communication, and cultural sensitivity will be further reinforced. Students will learn techniques to provide psycho-social support for patients, families, and classmates. Individual cultural, religious and socio-economic differences will be explored, along with how they factor into a person’s response to therapy. Emphasis will be placed on developing the student’s awareness of contributing positively to the patient care experience through his/her role as a physical therapist assistant. PHTA 2043 - Pathology for the PTA 3/0 (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 2654, PHTA 1224, PHTA 1234, and concurrent enrollment in PHTA 2001 and PHTA 2053. This online hybrid course presents a body systems approach to the etiology, pathology, signs/symptoms, risk factors, and prognosis and medical treatment of specific diseases and conditions often seen in physical therapy. Students will study the fundamental basis of these diseases and illnesses, and discuss related implications for the physical therapist assistant. Discussions will include processes such as inflammation, tissue repair, regeneration of human tissue, and diseases of the circulatory, respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Pharmacology for the physical therapist assistant also will be discussed. PHTA 2053 - Clinical Practicum I 0/9 (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 2654, PHTA 1224, PHTA 1234, PHTA 2001, and concurrent enrollment in PHTA 2043. Students will be introduced to the healthcare environment in a physical therapy setting. The course provides a combination of observation and hands-on practice of selected physical therapy interventions in a closely supervised clinical setting with ongoing communication between the student, clinical instructor and academic faculty. Emphasis will be on critical thinking and student self-awareness for ongoing personal and professional development. This clinical experience is five weeks, 40 hours per week. PHTA 2164 - Orthopedics for the PTA 2.5/3 (4) Prerequisites: PHTA 2043, PHTA 2053 and concurrent enrollment in PHTA 2175 and PHTA 2185. This course is a continuation of PHTA 1224, focusing on orthopedic and arthritic conditions and their therapeutic management in physical therapy. Students will study the fundamentals and theory of exercise, and practice therapeutic exercise and techniques including: stretching and strengthening individual muscles and muscle groups, postural training, mechanical traction, manual muscle strength and length testing. Students will further develop skills in order to master goniometry and normal gait analysis. Abnormal gait will be introduced and common special tests performed by the physical therapist and physician will be covered. Students will develop the ability to adjust interventions and enhance critical thinking and documentation skills while following the established plan of care developed by the physical therapist. PHTA 2175 - PTA Fundamentals III 3/4 (5) Prerequisite: PHTA 2043, PHTA 2053 and concurrent enrollment in PHTA 2164 and PHTA 2185. This course provides an overview of the neuroanatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to the physical therapy of patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is on specialized neurological rehabilitation techniques, physical therapy interventions and procedures and their rationale, structure and function of the nervous system related to physical therapy treatments, neurophysiologic concepts, human growth and development, and neurologic dysfunctions. PHTA 2185 - PTA Fundamentals IV 3/4 (5) Prerequisites: PHTA 2043, PHTA 2053 and concurrent enrollment in PHTA 2164 and PHTA 2175. This is the culmination of academic preparation in therapeutic procedures and includes treatment of selected cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, and neuromuscular conditions, burns and wounds. Amputations, prosthetics and orthotics will also be covered. Emphasis is on advanced physical therapy interventions and their rationale. PHTA 2201 - Current Issues in PT Practice 1/0 (1) Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previous Physical Therapist Assistant program curriculum courses. This concentrated one week course provides the opportunity for student discussion, sharing of clinical experiences and student presentations related to physical therapy. As the final preparation before entering the profession, topics will include: board exam review, licensure, job skills, practitioner roles, determining areas of clinical interest, and legal and ethical issues. PHTA 2224 - Clinical Practicum II 0/12 (4) Prerequisite: PHTA 2293. Student will perform advanced physical therapy interventions with additional exposure to adult orthopedic and neurological conditions in a supervised clinical physical therapy setting, including ongoing communication between the student, clinical instructor and academic faculty. The student will develop professional skills and behaviors as well as critical thinking skills to advance patient care interventions. This clinical experience is six weeks, 40 hours per week. PHTA 2234 - Clinical Practicum III 0/12 (4) Prerequisite: PHTA 2293 and PHTA 2224. As the culmination of all academic and clinical education preparation, this clinical experience is designed to simulate full-time clinical work, allowing the student to practice advanced skills and interventions in a variety of supervised settings with ongoing communication between the student, clinical instructor and academic faculty. Emphasis is placed on mastery of entry-level skills in communication, patient care interventions and interactions with patients, families/caregivers, the public and other health care workers. This clinical experience is six weeks, 40 hours per week. PHTA 2293 - PTA Fundamentals V 2/2 (3) Prerequisites: PHTA 2164, PHTA 2175, and PHTA 2185. This course expands upon PHTA 2185 with an emphasis on special patient populations in physical therapy including pediatrics, geriatrics, women’s health, industrial, and chronic pain. The emphasis will be a multidisciplinary approach to physical therapy intervention. Physics PHYS 1514 - General Physics I (Based on demand) 3/2 (4) Prerequisites: MATH 1803 and MATH 1814 or equivalent; appropriate assessment score or completion of ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. The student will explain the basic theories of classical mechanics, simple harmonic motion, and heat and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt 156 Kankakee Community College • 2010-11 catalog
to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements with mathematical results. Algebra is required for this course. AAS: Physical science (laboratory science) elective. IAI: P1 900L Physical science. PHYS 1524 - General Physics II (Based on demand) 3/2 (4) Prerequisite: PHYS 1514. The student will explain the basic theories of electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, special relativity, and optics and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements with mathematical results. Algebra is required for this course. AAS: Physical science (laboratory science) elective. PHYS 2614 - Physics I 3/2 (4) Prerequisite: MATH 2515. The student will explain the basic theories of classical mechanics and simple harmonic motion and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements with mathematical results. Calculus is required for this course. AAS: Physical science (laboratory science) elective. IAI: P2 900L Physical Science. PHYS 2624 - Physics II 3/2 (4) Prerequisites: PHYS 2614 and MATH 2523. The student will explain the basic theories of heat, electricity, and magnetism and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements results. Calculus is required for this course. AAS: Physical science (laboratory science) elective. PHYS 2634 - Physics III 3/2 (4) Prerequisite: PHYS 2624. The student will explain the basic theories of atomic/nuclear physics, special relativity, and optics and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements with mathematical results. Calculus is required for this course. AAS: Physical science (laboratory science) elective. Political Science PLSC 1513 - American Government 3/0 (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or consent of instructor. The student will describe and analyze the basic principles of the U.S. Constitution, the role of voters, political parties, campaigns, and the structure and processes of the three branches of the national government. (This course satisfies the U.S. Constitution requirements for graduation.) AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S5 900 Social and behavioral science. PLSC 1523 - State & Local Government (Based on demand) 3/0 (3) Prerequisite: PLSC 1513; or consent of instructor. The student will describe and analyze the role of state and local governments in the American Union. He or she will describe the differences in the branches of various state governments and in the structures of local governments and the problems of conflicting local jurisdictions. (This course satisfies the Illinois Constitution requirement for graduation.) AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S5 902 Social and behavioral science. PLSC 1553 - Comparative Government (Based on demand) 3/0 (3) The student will compare and contrast the problems, political institutions, and political processes of countries throughout the world. He or she will examine in detail the similarities and differences of the political systems of Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. PLSC 2613 - Introduction to International Relations 3/0 (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1413. This course introduces students to the study of international relations as a broad sphere of international human interaction with subcategories of international organizations, politics, law, economics, security affairs, and development. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of power, legitimacy, morality, and welfare through a study of contemporary theory and practice in international relations. AAS: Social science elective. IAI: S5 904N Social and behavioral science. Psychology The Educational Psychology course, EDUC 2613, is listed under Education. See Page 136. PSYC 1813 - Introduction to Psychology 3/0 (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or consent of instructor. This course consists of a survey of the major topics in psychology; analysis of psychological research; intelligence; memory and thinking; the biological basis of behavior; emotions; perception and sensation; motivation; wellness and stress; theories of personality; heredity and learning; developmental psychology; social psychology; abnormal psychology (including therapy and treatment); and states of consciousness. Some sections of this course are taught in the computer lab; computer literacy skills are recommended. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S6 900 Social and behavioral science. PSYC 2513 - Abnormal Psychology 3/0 (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1813 or consent of instructor. This course will cover the major topics of abnormal behavior: diagnosis, assessment, theories of abnormal behavior, classification (types) of abnormal behavior, methods of treatment, and prevention. Some sections of this course are taught in the computer lab; computer literacy skills are recommended. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: PSY 905 Psychology. PSYC 2553 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3/0 (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1813; or consent of instructor. This course focuses on the changes which occur in normal development between conception and death in the areas of cognitive, physical, and social development. Some sections of this course are taught in the computer lab; computer literacy skills are recommended. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S6 902 Social and behavioral science. 2010-11 catalog • www.kcc.edu 157
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