COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: PTHA - Physical Therapist Assistant
PTHA 1166. PRACTICUM PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (0-7.5-1) 51.0806
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, 1321, 1513, 2509. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1191. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (SPECIAL INTERNSHIP) (0-7-1) 51.0806
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1201. THE PROFESSION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (1-2-2) 51.0806
Introduction to the profession of physical therapy including the historical and current scope of physical therapy. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M3.
PTHA 1229. APPLIED PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES (1-4-2) 51.0806
An experiential approach to the application of physical principles as related to patient treatment. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1321. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3-0-3) 51.0806
Study of the pathogenesis, prognosis and therapeutic management of diseases/conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy. Prerequisites: PTHA 1201. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1391. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - DOCUMENTATION/REPORTING (2-3-3) 51.0806
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1391. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - CARDIOPULMONARY (2-3-3) 51.0806
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1391. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - MUSCULOSKELETAL (2-3-3) 51.0806
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1391. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - NEUROMUSCULAR (2-3-3) 51.0806
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1513. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY (3-5-5) 51.0806
Human anatomy and its application to the motion of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to normal activities and dysfunctions. Corequisites: BIOL 2401, HPRS 1106, 1204. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 1531. PHYSICAL AGENTS (3-5-5) 51.0806
Biophysical principles and application of therapeutic physical agents with specific emphasis on indications, contraindications, medical efficacy and physiological effects. Prerequisite: PTHA 1321. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 2217. ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (2-0-2) 51.0806
Organizational patters, administrative principles and legal and ethical issues. Includes communications skills and licensure and employment acquisition skills. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 2239. PROFESSIONAL ISSUES (CAPSTONE) (2-0-2) 51.0806
A capstone course which engages the student in the discussion of professional issues and behaviors related to clinical practice and which prepares the student for transition into the workforce. Prerequisities: PTHA 2366, 2431. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 2266. PRACTICUM PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (0-15-2) 51.0806
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Prerequisite: PTHA 1166. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 2305. NEUROLOGY (3-0-3) 51.0806
Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to commonly encountered neurological conditions. Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, 1321, 1513, 1531, 2509. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 2366. PRACTICUM PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (0-22.5-3) 51.0806
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Prerequisites: PTHA 1166, 2266. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 2431. MANAGEMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (3-4-4) 51.0806
Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected neurological disorders. Prerequisite: PTHA 2305. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 2435. REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES (3-4-4) 51.0806
Advanced course integrating previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected long-term pathologies. Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, 1321, 1513, 1531, 2509. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
PTHA 2509. THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE (3-5-5) 51.0806
Concepts, principles and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training. Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, 1229, 1513. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.