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PHL* 153: Buddhist Philosophy
(formerly PHIL 227)
An examination of the predominant philosophical themes in divergent traditions
of Buddhism. Some topics to be covered are metaphysics, ethics, aesthetic
concepts, and the Buddhist values for confronting contemporary problems.
Recommended for all students. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
PHL* 163: Chinese Philosophy
(formerly PHIL 211)
An inquiry into the concept of order and harmony in Chinese philosophy.
Readings in English translation will include both primary texts and contemporary
analyses of materials from Confucianism, Taoism, and other Chinese
philosophic schools. Recommended for all students. Class: 3 hours per week.
(O) 3 credits
PHL* 197: The Lord Of The Rings; Tolkien's Answers To Plato’s
Question
This course will consider some of the fundamental issues of philosophy such
as the conflict between good and evil, freedom and choice, virtues, happiness,
justice, the concept of beauty, human nature, natural law, God, and religious
hope. Students will read from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, and some of the major
philosophers such as Plato, Lao-zi, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Locke, and
J.S. Mill, and J. Rawls. 3 credits
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Physical Therapist Assistant
All Physical Therapist Assistant courses are offered at Naugatuck Valley Community
College, Waterbury, CT.
PTA* 120: Introduction to Physical Therapy
(formerly PT 101)
Learning opportunities in this course assist the student to recognize the roles
of physical therapy within various practice settings. Students differentiate functions
of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants as members of the
health care team through study of documentation principles, ethics, laws and
organizations important to the provision of services. Learning also includes
development of knowledge and abilities within the domains of conduct, communication
and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences. Prerequisite:
Admission to the PTA* Program. (Sp) 3 credits
PTA* 125: Physical Therapy for Function
(formerly PT 102 - Therapeutic Techniques in Physical Therapy)
This course provides the student with introductory concepts and techniques
for effective patient teaching and physical therapy intervention for function and
mobility. Emphasis is placed on competence in problem-solving and the physical
therapist assistant’s role in modification of physical therapy interventions.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA* Program. (Sp) 4 credits
PTA* 220: Introduction to the Physical Therapy Clinic
(formerly PT 106)
This course provides an orientation to the physical therapy clinic and to the
provision of physical therapy interventions. Students develop communication,
intervention, and problem-solving techniques within the physical therapy
clinic. Prerequisite: PTA* 120 and PTA* 125 with a grade of “C” or higher.
(Su) 1 credit
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PTA* 230: Physical Agents in Physical Therapy
(formerly PT 110 - Modalities in Physical Therapy)
This course develops the student’s competence with problem-solving and
application of physical therapy interventions using physical agents, including
therapeutic applications of heat, cold, water, electricity, light and mechanical
forces or devices. Prerequisites: PTA* 120 and PTA* 125 with a grade of “C”
or higher, PTA* 220 with a grade of “P”. (Fa) 4 credits
PTA* 235: Kinesiology for Rehabilitation
(formerly PT 111 - Kinesiology)
This course fosters learning of the anatomical and biomechanical principles
of human movement through the study of the musculoskeletal and nervous
systems. Competencies attained include accurate data collection by goniometry,
manual muscle testing, posture and gait analysis including the effects of
biomechanical forces on the human body. Prerequisites: PTA* 120 and PTA* 125
with a grade of “C” or higher, PTA* 220 with a grade of “P”. (Fa) 4 credits.
PTA* 250: Therapeutic Exercise
(formerly PT 201)
Learning includes the theory and techniques to safely and effectively implement
therapeutic exercise interventions based on a plan of care established by a
physical therapist. Students also develop competence to measure a patient’s
response to interventions and respond accordingly and to provide effective
instruction to patients and caregivers. Prerequisites: PTA* 230 and PTA* 235
with a grade of “C” or higher. (Sp) 5 credits
PTA* 253: Pathophysiology for Rehabilitation
(formerly PT 202 - Human Development and Pathology)
This course develops comprehension about abnormalities and the physical,
physiological and psychological changes that occur throughout the human lifespan.
The student learns the effects of pathology on the rehabilitation of patients
with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical conditions. Prerequisites:
PTA* 230 and PTA* 235 with a grade of “C” or higher. (Sp) 3 credits
PTA* 258: PTA in the Healthcare Arena
(formerly PT 210 - Physical Therapist Assistant Seminar)
This course develops the student’s ability to apply physical therapy interventions
and data collection techniques within the clinic environment and advances the
student’s abilities with communication, conduct and problem-solving within the
structure of the health care system. Prerequisites: PTA* 230 and PTA* 235 with
a grade of “C” or higher. (Sp) 2 credits
PTA* 260: Physical Therapy Seminar
(formerly PT 211 - Clinical Practicum I)
In this pass/fail course students demonstrate the ability to apply principles of
problem solving to selected professional issues, industry trends, and special
populations that may be encountered as a physical therapist assistant. Learning
opportunities assist in the transition from student to clinician and identification
of interest areas for lifelong learning. Prerequisites: PTA* 250, PTA* 253 and
PTA* 258 with a grade of “C” or higher. (Fa) 2 credits
PTA* 262: PTA Internship II
(formerly PT 212 - Clinical Practicum II)
Within this clinic-based, pass/fail course students learn to integrate and apply
physical therapy concepts and to effectively perform physical therapy interventions
as a physical therapist assistant. Students develop their abilities for daily
organization and management of a patient caseload and effectively contribute
to the health care team. Prerequisites: PTA* 250, PTA* 253 and PTA* 258 with
a grade of “C” or higher. (Fa) 5 credits
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer