Phys Therapist Assist I

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Effective Summer 2025 Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program and concurrent enrollment in PTA 110 and PTA 112. ^ This course introduces the student to the history and principles of physical therapy; standards of practice and conduct for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants; the PT/PTA preferred relationship and respective roles and responsibilities; state and federal laws governing the practice of physical therapists and assistants; overview of the structure and organization of the U.S. health care system; general information about the professional organization and its impact on practice; principles and concepts related to patient practitioner interactions including psycho-social issues and cultural awareness; principles of patient education; documentation standards; basics of patient care services including transfers, assistive devices, patient instruction; data collection including vital signs, arousal, mentation and cognition; infection control measures; concepts of professional communications; basic clerical functions; and expected professional behaviors. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available <br> <BR> <a href="http://www.elgin.edu/physicaltherapy "target="_blank">Physical Therapist Assistant Program </a> <br><br> <font color="#000088">SPECIAL NOTE: Explore the Physical Therapist Assistant Program and come to an </font> <a href="http://elgin.edu/visitecc"target="_blank ">information session </a>