The following courses
comprise the 2 PTA program. For a semester-by-semester
course schedule, click on curriculum.
BIOL 129:
Mammalian Anatomy
Anatomy of a mammal, with
special reference to that of man.
BIOL 141:
Physiology
Normal functions of the
animal body, with special references to
those of man.
BIOL 142:
Physiology Lab
Experiments demonstrating
basic physiological principles, with special
reference to man.
ENGL 015: Rhetoric
and Composition Instruction
and practice in writing expository prose
that shows sensitivity to
audience and purpose. Prerequisite: ENGL 004
or satisfactory performance on
the English proficiency examination.
ENGL 202C:
Effective Writing: Technical Writing
Writing for students in
scientific and technical disciplines.
KINES 013:
Standard First Aid, Personal Safety, and CPR
Theoretical and technical
aspects of standard first aid, personal
safety, and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
PSY 002:
Psychology
Introduction to general
psychology; principles of human behavior and
their applications.
PT 100: Physical
Therapist Assistant-Introduction
Orientation to the field
of physical therapy, historical background
of the profession,
professional ethics, medical terminology;
and patient transportation
techniques.
PT 150: Physical
Therapist Assistant-Procedures I
General considerations
for basic physical therapy modalities
including their
indications, contraindications, skill
development, and practical
application.
PT 160:
Therapeutic Exercise I
Introduction to the
principles of exercise in the treatment of
disease and injury.
PT 250: Physical
Therapist Assistant-Procedures II
General considerations
for physical therapy modalities, including
their indications,
contraindications, skill development, and
practical
application.
PT 260:
Therapeutic Exercise II
Advanced principles of
exercise in the treatment of disease and
injury.
PT 270:
Pathophysiology
Introduction to medical
and postoperative conditions and/or disease
and injury.
PT 280:
Rehabilitation
Examination of techniques
and laboratory experiences in rehabilitation
techniques for the
physically challenged.
PT 297: Special
Topics
PT 384: Applied
Kinesiology
Study of anatomical
structure, body movement.
Characteristic muscle action and
motion will be analyzed in relation to
physical therapy content.
PT 395W: Physical
Therapist Assistant-Practicum I
The practice of physical
therapist assistant skills in a clinical
setting
under the direct
supervision of a physical therapist.
PT 395F: Physical
Therapist Assistant-Practicum II
The practice of physical
therapist assistant skills in a clinical
setting under the
direct supervision of a physical therapist.
PT 395G: Physical Therapist
Assistant-Practicum III
The practice of physical
therapist assistant skills in a clinical
setting under the
direct supervision of a physical therapist.
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