Orientation to Physical Therapy Practice

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Prerequisites: Admissions into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and concurrent enrollment in PTA 100, PTA 110, and PTA 120 courses. This course will provide an orientation to physical therapy as a profession, legal aspects of physical therapy practice, the interdisciplinary healthcare team, cultural diversity, communication skills, medical terminology and documentation, introductory aseptic techniques, body mechanics, and safety procedures.