PTA 194
Therapeutic Agents I
Hawkeye Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introduction to the use of physical modalities for patient treatment. The principles of inflammation, cell repair, pain, and pain management will be introduced. The student will learn the physics, physiology, indications, contraindications, application, and patient preparation for the use of heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, vasocompression, wound care, hydrotherapy, and phonophoresis.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
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11 openSeats: 9/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 4:03 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 8:00 – 10:40 AMMo · 8:00 – 10:40 AMMo · 8:00 – 10:40 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 19 – Nov 12
- Location
- Grundy 116; Grundy 116; Grundy 116
- Instructor
- Bartlett, C
Section notes
Students are not required to attend any classes on campus or attend online class meetings held at specific times. Exams may be proctored using remote proctoring software online. A computer, high-speed internet, web camera and microphone are needed for Online courses.
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12 openSeats: 8/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 4:03 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 8:00 – 10:40 AMMo · 8:00 – 10:40 AMMo · 8:00 – 10:40 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 19 – Nov 12
- Location
- Grundy 116; Grundy 116; Grundy 116
- Instructor
- Bartlett, C; Elliott, S