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Physical Therapist Assistant
Students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program are
advised to consult the Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations,
section 11.4, Page 173. This regulation concerns
completion of all PHTA courses in these curriculums with
a grade of C or better.
PHTA 1101 - Introduction to Healthcare 1/0 (1)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
This introductory course focuses on the historical and current
issues which influence healthcare and the physical therapy
profession. Students will begin to develop a commitment to the
physical therapy profession as well as an understanding of the role
of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant within the
healthcare delivery team. Techniques for effective communication
and problem solving will be introduced, and an understanding of
how each individual learns and functions in a teaching/learning
group will be presented. The process for reviewing current professional
literature will be demonstrated and practiced.
PHTA 1115 - PTA Fundamentals I 3/4 (5)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program
and BIOL 2644 (or concurrent enrollment). This course
studies basic physical therapy theory and principles, with a
hands-on introduction to the patient care skills and procedures
of therapeutic physical therapy intervention. Emphasis is on
universal precautions, infection control and blood borne pathogens,
vital signs, transfer techniques, wheelchairs (including basic
management and mobility), use of assistive devices/introduction
to assisted gait patterns, introduction to normal gait, range of
motion exercises and other functional skills and training with
age-specific information for each topic. The student will be introduced
to common medical terminology in physical therapy and
to the patient chart and SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment
and plan) note format.
PHTA 1224 - Kinesiology 2.5/3 (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 2644, BIOL 2654 (or concurrent enrollment),
PHTA 1101, PHTA 1115, and concurrent enrollment in
PHTA 1234. This course includes an in-depth scientific analysis
of human movement. Students will study normal postural alignment,
gait, and joint and muscle actions through detailed study of
the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Laboratory practice will
allow for a hands-on appreciation of anatomical structures and
concepts of human movement science as they relate to the application
of physical therapy approaches to treatment. Introductions
to growth, development, and pain theories and implications on
human movement will be included.
PHTA 1234 - PTA Fundamentals II 2/4 (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 2644, BIOL 2654 (or concurrent enrollment),
PHTA 1101, PHTA 1115, and concurrent enrollment in PHTA
1224. This course continues the study of basic physical therapy
skills. Students will study and apply the scientific principles and
practices – as well as understand the indications and contraindications
– related to these physical therapy interventions. Interventions
may include the use of selected modalities of therapeutic
heat and cold, ultrasound, electrotherapy, whirlpools, massage
techniques, and relaxation techniques. In addition, the student
will discuss and understand the theory of shortwave diathermy,
ultraviolet, and intermittent compression. Emphasis will be on
safe and effective patient interactions, and use of appropriate
draping and positioning techniques for treatment. Students will
further develop clinical documentation skills.
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
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