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May 02, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PTA 2010 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): PTA 1010 , PTA 1030 , and PTA 1500 all with a grade of C or better
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