Specialty Topics in Physical Therapy

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2 Lab Hours Prerequisites: PTA 102 , PTA 103 and Basic Life Support (BLS)healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) Co-requisites: PTA 201 , PTA 202 and PTA 211C Description This course provides students the opportunity to explore contemporary physical therapy topics and physical therapy practice settings. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the Physical Therapist Assistant student’s knowledge and skills in the prevention and treatment of injuries and conditions encountered in various physical therapy practice settings. Topics presented in lecture and laboratory that meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) include ethics, values, and responsibilities, interventions and tests and measures for cardiovascular health, pharmacology, oncology, imaging, lymphedema, pelvic health, aquatic physical therapy and late phase rehabilitation. Students obtain cognitive and skills training in the evaluations required for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) delivery, Naloxone administration and First Aid. Students participate in the American Physical Therapy Association’s Adult Fitness Examination within the context of community health. Upon successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate competence through written examinations, demonstrate competence through practical laboratory examinations, demonstrate synthesis of skills developed in the classroom and clinic through artifact creation and will be eligible to progress in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.