This course introduces the purpose, philosophy and history of physical therapy and
medical/legal documentation.
This course introduces patient care techniques, including patient preparation and
therapeutic hot/cold modalities.
The course introduces the basic concepts and principles of muscles, joints and motion.
Emphasis is placed on the development of competence in goniometry, manual muscle testing,
and traditional testing necessary to plan for patient treatment.
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of muscles, joints, and motion,
including traditional testing procedures.
This course is an introduction to basic pathophysiology of the body with the emphasis
on the body's reaction to disease and injury.
This course provides basic clinical experiences for the physical therapist assistant
student within a physical therapy setting.
This course introduces the dynamics of the health professional/patient relationship
and includes communication and the principles of respectful interaction throughout
the life cycle.
This course provides the practical application of therapeutic exercise.
This course introduces basic orthopedic assessment skills and application of treatment
techniques for the trunk and extremities.
This course introduces neurological principles, pathology, and specialized rehabilitation
techniques for pediatric and adult care.
This course involves the student's participation in the basic treatment techniques
of physical therapy, intensified in both the clinic and classroom setting. This course
includes patient treatments under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist
and/or a licensed physical therapist assistant.
This course provides opportunities for specialized study of selected topics in physical
therapy.
This course is the study of the skills needed to enter the professional arena, including
resume writing, interviewing, professional decision making, and preparation for the
PTA National Board Examination.
This course includes a practicum experience in a clinical setting using advanced skills
under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and/or a licensed physical
therapist assistant.