Phys Therapist Asst III

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PTA 114, 122, PTA 123 and PTA 125; concurrent enrollment in PTA 232 ^ This course further develops and refines patient care skills acquired in PTA 120 and PTA 122, advancing stretching and flexibility interventions, balance training, resistance training, aerobic training emphasizing cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, functional training and assessment, fundamental orthopedic management, and the musculoskeletal system. Participants will become familiar with rehabilitation interventions for cardiopulmonary conditions and diseases, amputation and prosthetics, orthopedic surgeries and injuries commonly seen in physical therapy, associated interventions, and data collection techniques. The course builds on critical and clinical thinking skills necessary for the PTA to execute specific interventions and protocols established in the supervising physical therapist's plan of care. Specialized topics include physical therapy management and considerations for varied patient populations, including general orthopedics, joint surgeries, common sports injuries, amputees, healthy aging and geriatrics, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, pelvic floor, and uncomplicated pregnancy and post-partum status. (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>