Physical Therapist Assistant (PTH)
Courses
| PTH 101 | Physical Therapy Professional Preparation | 2 |
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This course introduces the purpose, philosophy and history of physical therapy and medical and legal documentation.Read More |
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| PTH 118 | Physical Agents and Modalities | 4 |
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This course prepares students to administer physical therapy intervention using physical agents and modalities.Read More |
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| PTH 205 | Physical Therapy Functional Anatomy | 4 |
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This course introduces basic concepts and principles of muscles, joints and motion, including traditional testing procedures.Read More |
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| PTH 210 | Patient Care Techniques | 4 |
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This course introduces basic patient care skills in physical therapy: treatment procedures (positioning and draping, transfer techniques, gait training, wheelchair management and architectural barrier), safety and body mechanics, assessment of vital signs, and data collection methods are covered.Read More |
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| PTH 221 | Pathology I | 2 |
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This course introduces the basic pathophysiology of the body with emphasis on the body’s reaction to disease and injury.Read More |
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| PTH 222 | Pathology II | 2 |
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This course is a continuation of the pathologies commonly treated in physical therapy with emphasis on etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment.Read More |
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| PTH 235 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 2 |
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This course introduces the dynamics of the health professional/patient relationship.Read More |
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| PTH 240 | Therapeutic Exercises/Applications | 5 |
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This course provides the practical application of therapeutic exercise.Read More |
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| PTH 242 | Orthopedic Management | 4 |
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This course introduces basic orthopedic assessment skills and application of treatment techniques for the trunk and extremities.Read More |
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| PTH 244 | Rehabilitation | 4 |
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This course introduces neurological principles, pathology and specialized rehabilitation techniques for pediatric and adult care.Read More |
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| PTH 252 | Clinical Practice | 2 |
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This course introduces elementary clinical procedures involved in the patient care setting.Read More |
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| PTH 266 | Physical Therapy Practicum I | 6 |
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This course includes patient treatments under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist and/or licensed physical therapist assistant.Read More Prerequisites |
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| PTH 275 | Advanced Professional Preparation | 1 |
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This course focuses on skills needed to enter the professional arena including résumé writing, interviewing, professional decision making, and preparation for the PTA National Board Examination.Read More |
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| PTH 276 | Physical Therapy Practicum II | 6 |
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This course includes practicum experience in a clinical setting using advanced and specialized skills under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and/or licensed physical therapist assistant.Read More Prerequisites |
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| PTH 250 | Special Topics in Physical Therapy | 1 |
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This course is a study in current topics related to the field of physical therapy. It also covers competencies required to progress to clinic and review for licensure examination.Read More |