PTA 202 - Physical Therapist Assistant 4

4 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 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

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 regarding conditions that require extensive rehabilitation with the supervising PT, the interprofessional health care team, patients and/or caregivers.
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 discontinuation of services or discharge planning and formulating 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 justice, equity, diversity, inclusivity, belonging, and anti-racism when treating patients with complex conditions.