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(Open only to students who have been accepted into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program) PHYSTA 0050 - FRESHMAN SEMINAR 0 credits An introduction to the field of physical therapy. Students will be challenged to explore the history, environment, trends, and future of the physical therapy profession. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Frequency of Offering: fall term.
PHYSTA 0110 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY 3 credits The PTA student is introduced to many aspects of physical therapy including the PT/PTA relationship, communication, the history of physical therapy, the APTA, scope of practice, ethical principles, laws and standards in physical therapy, health care team roles, professional development, documentation, liability, and confidentiality. Students are exposed to basic administration principles, continuous quality improvement, and effective communication. Additionally, the students learn about their own work orientation and learning style and are introduced to psychosocial support and patient education. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in all prior courses in the PTA curriculum (minimum C-). Frequency of Offering: spring term.
PHYSTA 0221 - PTA PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES 1 3 credits Students are instructed in the application of therapeutic exercises, therapeutic modalities, wheelchair training, and identification of architectural barriers/environmental modifications. Students learn to apply and teach proper posture, body mechanics and lifting techniques. They also receive training in universal precautions, positioning and draping, transfer training, gait training, balance training, and applying therapeutic heat and cold. Students learn how to document services rendered, how to participate in discharge planning, how to provide psychosocial support, and how to educate patients and families. Emphasis is placed on communication skills and ethical practice. Successful completion of the competency checklist is required to pass this course. Corequisite: PHYSTA 0110. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in all prior courses in the PTA curriculum (minimum C-). Frequency of Offering: spring term.
PHYSTA 0222 - PTA PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES 2 4 credits Students receive instruction in basic physical therapy assessment skills including goniometry, manual muscle testing, vital signs, flexibility, sensation, reflexes, segmental length, segmental girth, segmental volume, endurance, pain, balance, and activities of daily living. They are also introduced to industrial medicine assessments. Students receive further instruction in psychosocial support, patient/family education, ethics, communication, and documentation. Successful completion of the competency checklist is required to pass this course. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in all prior courses in the PTA curriculum (minimum C-). Frequency of Offering: summer term.
PHYSTA 0223 - PTA PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES 3 4 credits Students learn the rehabilitative process for patients who present with neurologic, pediatric/developmental, cardiopulmonary, chronic disease, wounds, and other disorders commonly seen in physical therapy. Students receive further instruction in psychosocial support, documentation, ethical behavior, patient/family education, and communication. This course runs concurrently with PTA Principles and Procedures 4. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in all prior courses in the PTA curriculum (minimum C-). Frequency of Offering: fall term.
PHYSTA 0224 - PTA PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES 4 4 credits This course provides laboratory instruction for the assessment and treatment of patients who present with neurologic, pediatric/developmental, cardiopulmonary, chronic disease, and other disorders commonly seen in physical therapy. Students learn the developmental sequence and how it applies to treatment and learn advanced therapeutic exercise techniques. They also receive further instruction in psychosocial support, documentation, ethical behavior, patient/family education, and communication. Successful completion of the competency checklist is required to pass this course. This course runs concurrently with PTA Principles and Procedures 3. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in all prior courses in the PTA curriculum (minimum C-). Frequency of Offering: fall term.
PHYSTA 0228 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 1 - 3 credits This course is designed to allow students further study in physical therapy. The material covered may be either remedial or advanced study. The course is individually designed by the PTA faculty to meet the specific educational needs of the PTA student. Frequency of Offering: annually.
PHYSTA 0331 - CLINICAL EDUCATION 1 4 credits This course provides the student with a full-time, four-week clinical experience. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in PHYSTA 0222. Frequency of Offering: summer term.
PHYSTA 0332 - CLINICAL EDUCATION 2 6 credits This course provides the student with a full-time, seven-week clinical experience. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in PHYSTA 0223 & 0224. Frequency of Offering: spring term.
PHYSTA 0333 - CLINICAL EDUCATION 3 6 credits This course provides the student with a full-time, seven-week clinical experience. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in PHYSTA 0332. Frequency of Offering: spring term.
PHYSTA 0440 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES SEMINAR 1 credit This course is designed to provide the student with additional information in conjunction with their full‑time affiliations. Topics may vary depending on issues raised by students while in the clinic. Topics may include: licensure, teaching methods, research, documentation, advances in the field, changes in legislation, insurance issues, etc. Students will also receive assistance in preparing for their state boards. Corequisite: PHYSTA 0333. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in all prior courses in the PTA curriculum (minimum C-). Frequency of Offering: spring term.
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