PTA 170 - Physical Therapy Science I

5 credits

This course provides the physical therapist assistant student with the introduction to assessment and measurement and documentation skills, (data collection), therapeutic exercise, patient interaction, pain perception, cultural diversity, confidentiality, joint replacements, orthopedic skills, athletic training, professional literature, and home health. Students participate in implementing a plan of care including discharge planning and home programs.

Prerequisite:
PTA 104 PTA 130

Corequisite:
HSC 127 HSC 218

Semester Typically Offered:
Spring Only