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Nov 09, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]
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PTA 202 - Physical Therapist Assistant 44 credit hours - 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of college laboratory; one term. Theory and pathology of conditions which may require long-term rehabilitation techniques. Skill development focuses on techniques which enhance the level of function. Lab fee $100.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 104 , PTA 105 and PSY 211 .
Corequisite(s): PTA 201 and PTA 203 .
Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall term.
Course Outcomes:
- Analyze the anatomy, etiology, and pathology involved in common pathologies which may require extensive rehabilitation:
- Demonstrate competence with data collection methods for conditions that may require extensive rehabilitation within the PT plan of care
- Demonstrate safety and competence with interventions for conditions that may require extensive rehabilitation within the PT plan of care
- Model effective communication with patients, caregivers, and members of the health care team about extensive rehabilitation conditions and related patient care
- Demonstrate competence with documenting essential elements related to rehabilitation
- Identify the significance of diagnostic and standardized tests performed by the physical therapist and when appropriate, the physical therapist assistant.
- Identify the role of the physical therapist assistant in discharge planning and formulate discharge recommendations for the supervising physical therapist
- Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills during written and oral presentations
- Demonstrate proficiency with using evidence-based research during written and oral presentations
- Integrate diversity and cultural awareness when treating complex patients
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