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May 02, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PT 1100 Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant
Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course introduces the student to the profession of Physical Therapy. The student learns how to determine vital signs, what are general and universal precautions (OSHA), ethical conduct (for example, HIPPA), standards of physical therapy practice, and to identify the role and responsibilities of a physical therapist assistant. The history of physical therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is discussed. Documentation, medical terminology, and medical record keeping are learned. A basic computer skills module is required as part of this course. Participation in interactive laboratory activities is required.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PTA program
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