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PTA 222 CLINICAL AFFILIATION III 7CR
Final full-time clinical affiliation which includes practical application of
physical therapist assistant (PTA) procedures under the supervision of a clinical
instructor. Students refine physical therapist assisting skills in preparation to
enter the field as an entry level PTA. Prerequisites: PTA 122, PTA 240, PTA 250,
PTA 221 Corequisite: PTA 231.
PTA 230 SEMINAR I 1CR
Clinical affiliation preparation. Review of current state and federal practice
acts and laws, role of the student physical therapist assistant, clinical facility
policies and procedures, and affiliation expectations. Prerequisites: PTA 121,
PTA 140, PTA 150. Corequisites: PTA 160, PTA 170, PTA 220.
PTA 231 SEMINAR II 1CR
Research and presentation of a case study based on a clinical affiliation experience
from PTA 221 or PTA 222. Prerequisites: PTA 122, PTA 240, PTA 250. Corequisites:
PTA 221, PTA 222.
PTA 240 PTA PROCEDURES VI 6CR
Therapeutic interventions for integumentary conditions and edema
management. Principles and application of electrotherapeutic modalities.
Emphasis is on safe and appropriate use of interventions and modalities
within the role of the PTA. Prerequisites: PTA 160, PTA 170, PTA 220, PTA 230.
Corequisites: PTA 122, PTA 250.
PTA 250 PTA PROCEDURES VII 4CR
Therapeutic interventions and treatment considerations for special patient
populations including pediatric and geriatric patients. Covers adaptations
important for providing safe, compassionate and effective care for pediatric
and geriatric patients. Prerequisites: PTA 160, PTA 170, PTA 220, PTA 230.
Corequisites: PTA 122, PTA 240.
SHSV 110 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
AND HUMAN SERVICES
5CR
The student will receive an introduction to the field of Social and Human
services, including the history, philosophy, and current delivery systems to a
diverse client population. Prerequisites: ENGL 093 and MATH 070, or equivalent
placement scores.
SHSV 112 EXPLORING MEDICAL
INTERPRETING
3CR
This class prepares students who are fluent in a foreign language for
evaluation and employment opportunities in medical interpreting.
Prerequisites: ABED 046/053 or equivalent placement, and SHSV 110 or
instructor permission.
SHSV 114 EXPLORING SOCIAL SERVICES
INTERPRETING
3CR
This class prepares students who are fluent in a foreign language for
evaluation and employment opportunities in social services interpreting.
Prerequisite: ABED 046/053 or equivalent placement.
SHSV 115 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID 1CR
This Mental Health First Aid course is an interactive 12 hour class that helps
participants identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health
problems. The course builds understanding of the personal, familial, and
societal impact of mental health problems, introduces risk factors and
provides participants with an overview of common treatments.
SHSV 120 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS 5CR
Students will examine the roles and functions of case managers including
interviewing, assessment and record keeping in a variety of social service systems.
Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission.
SHSV 130 THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
& TECHNIQUES
5CR
The student will examine the roles and functions of the helping professional
through the study of principles, concepts, and processes related to interaction
with clients. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission.
Course Descriptions
SHSV 136 ISSUES IN AGING: BOOMERS
AND BEYOND
5CR
This course covers the biological, sociological and psychological processes
involved in the aging process. Social policies, housing, caregiving resources
and community services will also be explored. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or
instructor permission.
SHSV 138 FIELD PRACTICUM I 5CR
Students will learn to apply basic skills and knowledge gained in previous course
work through supervised field placement in a social service agency. In addition,
students will attend a weekly seminar for debriefing, assessment, and supervision
of their field placement. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission.
SHSV 140 DISABILITY ISSUES & PRACTICE 5CR
The student will identify the major categories of disability and the functional
limitations of each. Vocational, psychological and educational impacts on the
individual, family and community will be examined. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or
instructor permission.
SHSV 142 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS 5CR
The student will learn to identify and develop wellness behaviors, which
will support their success in the demanding, high stress environment of the
helping profession. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission.
SHSV 210 GROUP PROCESS & DYNAMICS 5CR
The student will learn effectiveness of groups by using a variety of roles, models
and norms of the group process. Student will participate as group members and
develop group leadership skills through co-facilitation of group using appropriate
strategies and activities. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission.
SHSV 212 INTRODUCTION TO
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
5CR
The student will examine the effects of psychoactive drugs, theories of
addiction, and major classes of drugs. The student will learn to effectively
address chemical dependency issues in the social service environment.
Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or instructor permission.
SHSV 218 FIELD PRACTICUM II 5CR
Students will learn to apply intermediate skills and knowledge with direct
supervision in a field placement in a social service agency. In addition, students
will attend a weekly seminar for debriefing, assessment, and supervision of their
field placement. Prerequisite: SHSV 138 or instructor permission.
SHSV 220 ADVANCED THERAPEUTIC
TECHNIQUES
5CR
The student will build on the initial skills developed in SHSV 130, achieving
advanced competencies in the areas of exploration, insight and action.
Prerequisites: SHSV 110, SHSV 130, or instructor permission.
SHSV 222 MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING 5CR
Multicultural communication skills are essential in the social and human
services field. The student will develop multicultural mindfulness so they can
work effectively with diverse client populations. Prerequisite: SHSV 110 or
instructor permission.
SHSV 238 FIELD PRACTICUM III 5CR
Students will apply advanced skills and knowledge gained in previous internships
and course work with minimal supervision in a field placement. Each successive
internship placement will give the student the opportunity to experience various
career options. Prerequisite: SHSV 218 or instructor permission.
SHSV 256 CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL
& HUMAN SERVICES
1-5CR
The student will select a current topic of interest in the field of Social and
Human Services and research its impact on the diverse client base of today’s
world. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
SOC 260 SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING 5CR
This course explores social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of death
and dying. Cross-cultural comparisons, social stratification, rituals, taboos, and
current social policy debates will be examined.
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