General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

ptHA 2250 Current ConCepts in
pHysiCAl tHerApy
prerequisites: ptHA 2435, ptHA 2431
Corequisite: ptHA 1267, ptHA 2266
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Current concepts, skills, and knowledge in the
provision of physical therapy services . Includes
enhancement of professional development .
ptHA 2266 prACtiCuM iii –
pHysiCAl tHerApist AssistAnt
prerequisites: ptHA 2435, ptHA 2431,
ptHA 1267
Credit: 2 (14 lab)
Practical general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college and student .
ptHA 2267 prACtiCuM iV -
pHysiCAl tHerApist AssistAnt
prerequisites: ptHA 1267, ptHA 2266,
ptHA 2250
Corequisite: ptHA 2239
Credit: 2 (14 lab)
Practical general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college and student .
ptHA 2301 essentiAls oF dAtA
ColleCtion
prerequisites: ptHA 1305, ptHA 1413,
ptHA 1229, ptHA 1201, Hprs 1106
Corequisites: ptHA 1321, ptHA 1431,
Hprs 2332
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Data collection techniques used to prepare the
physical therapist assistant to assist in physical therapy
management .
ptHA 2431 MAnAgeMent oF
neurologiCAl disorders
prerequisites: ptHA 2205, ptHA 2509,
ptHA 2435
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 6 lab)
Advanced course integrating previously learned
and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive
rehabilitation of selected neurological disorders .
ptHA 2435 reHABilitAtion
teCHniques
prerequisite: ptHA 2205, ptHA 2509
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 6 lab)
Advanced course integrating previously learned
and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive
rehabilitation of selected long-term pathologies .
ptHA 2509 tHerApeutiC exerCise
prerequisites: ptHA 1321, ptHA 1431,
ptHA 2301, Hprs 2332
Credit: 5 (3 lecture, 6 lab)
Concepts, principles, and application of techniques
related to therapeutic exercise and functional
training .
qCtC 1341 stAtistiCAl proCess
Control
prerequisite/Corequisite: inMt 1249
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Components of statistics, including techniques of
collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation
of numerical data as applied to statistical control .
Stresses application of correlation methods, analysis
of variance, dispersion, sampling quality control, reality,
mathematical models, and programming .
rAdr 1160 CliniCAl -
rAdiologiC teCHnology/
sCienCe - rAdiogrApHer
prerequisite: rAdr 1313, rAdr 1411
Credit: 1 (3 lab)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
rAdr 1201 introduCtion to
rAdiogrApHy
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
An overview of the historical development of
radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction
to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for
health care professionals, and an orientation to the
program and the health care system .
rAdr 1266 rAdiogrApHiC
prACtiCuM i
prerequisites: rAdr 1160, rAdr 2305,
rAdr 2401
Credit: 2 (16 lab)
Practical, general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college, and student .
rAdr 1267 rAdiogrApHiC
prACtiCuM ii
prerequisite: rAdr 1266, rAdr 2331
Credit: 2 (20 lab)
Practical, general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college, and student .
rAdr 1303 pAtient CAre
Credit: (3 lecture)
An introduction in patient assessment, infection control
procedures, emergency and safety procedures,
communication and patient interaction skills, and
basic pharmacology .
rAdr 1313 prinCiples oF
rAdiogrApHiC iMAging i
prerequisite: admission to the program
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Radiographic image quality and the effects of exposure
variables
rAdr 1411 BAsiC rAdiogrApHiC
proCedures
prerequisite: admission to the program
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 4 lab)
An introduction to radiographic positioning
terminology, the proper manipulation of equipment,
positioning and alignment of the anatomical
structure and equipment, and evaluation of images
for proper demonstration of basic anatomy .
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rAdr 2213 rAdiAtion Biology
And proteCtion
prerequisites: rAdr 2309, MAtH 1314
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
Effects of radiation exposure on biological systems .
Includes typical medical exposure levels, methods
for measuring and monitoring radiation, and methods
for protecting personnel and patients from excessive
exposure
rAdr 2217 rAdiogrApHiC
pAtHology
prerequisites: rAdr 2233
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
Disease processes and their appearance on
radiographic images
rAdr 2233 AdVAnCed MediCAl
iMAging
prerequisites: rAdr 2305, rAdr 2309
rAdr 2331
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
Specialized imaging modalities . Includes concepts and
theories of equipment operations and their integration
for medical diagnosis .
rAdr 2305 prinCiples oF
rAdiogrApHiC iMAging ii
prerequisites: rAdr 1313, rAdr 1411
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Radiographic imaging technique formulation .
Includes equipment quality control, image quality
assurance, and the synthesis of all variables in image
production
rAdr 2309 rAdiogrApHiC
iMAging equipMent
prerequisites: rAdr 2305, rAdr 2401,
MAtH 1314
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the equipment and physics of x-ray
production, basic x-ray circuits and relationship of
equipment components to the imaging process .
rAdr 2331 AdVAnCed
rAdiogrApHiC proCedures
prerequisite: rAdr 2305, rAdr 2401
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Continuation of positioning; alignment of the
anatomical structure and equipment, evaluation of
images for proper demonstration of anatomy and
related pathology .
rAdr 2335 rAdiologiC
teCHnology seMinAr
prerequisite: all rAdr courses or by
permission of department chair
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of
professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in
preparation for professional employment and lifelong
learning .
rAdr 2340 seCtionAl AnAtoMy
For MediCAl iMAging
prerequisite: rAdr 2233
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Anatomic relationships that are present under various
sectional orientations as depicted by computed
tomography or magnetic resonance imaging .