Survey of Physical Therapy

Catalog description

History of physical therapy. Purpose, benefits, and goals of the Arizona Physical Therapy Association (AzPTA) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Roles and responsibilities of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs). Patient care, legal issues, principles of physical therapy treatment, education requirements, and functions of the APTA. Clinical practice settings used in the provision of physical therapy services. Common medical conditions and injuries treated by PTs and PTAs. Emerging opportunities in the practice of physical therapy. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Program Director.