May 02, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 
    
2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PT 2000 Principles of Rehabilitation


Lecture: 4 Lab: 4 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 8
This course teaches the principles of neuromotor development. Patient skills required for activities of daily living (ADLs) and the integration of neuromotor control is the primary focus of this course. Neuromuscular facilitation and other rehabilitation techniques are introduced. Basic skills required of a physical therapist assistant such as transfers, positioning, fitting assistive devices, wheelchair training, gait training, massage, body mechanics, patient education, and documentation are learned and demonstrated by the student. Outcomes resulting from a patient’s/client’s loss of function are also addressed in this course.

Prerequisite(s): PT 1100 , PT 1300 , and PT 1500  all with a grade of C or better