Dec 02, 2024  
2024-25 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-25 Academic Catalog

PTA-102 CCO

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PTA-102 - Physical Therapist Assistant 1

2 credits
This course provides an overview of physical therapy and the role of the assistant. Professional ethics and responsibilities are discussed. Emphasis is on the performance of basic skills used by the Physical Therapist Assistant. These include transfers, patient mobility, gait training, range of motion, vital signs, use of the tilt table use of mechanical lift, massage and postural drainage. Clinical observation will be included for initial patient contact.

Corequisite(s): PTA 102L  , PTA 101 PTA 103 PTA 103L BIO 232 BIO 232L .

Course previously known as: PTAS-100



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