PTA 101
Introduction to PTA
Kirkwood Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Provides an overview of the physical therapy profession and the national organization, APTA. Discusses the role of the PTA including legal and ethical practice, as well as evidence-based practice. Explores reaction to disability and considers communication strategies. Discusses the patient care process and the treatment of diverse populations. Includes concepts of learning self and peer assessments and goal setting. Requires three mandatory face-to-face sessions with the remainder of the course work completed online. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
LNF01H
FullSeats: 30/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 12:15 – 3:15 PMTu · 12:15 – 3:15 PMTu · 12:15 – 3:15 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 11
- Location
- Hybrid 60%-75%; Linn County Regional Center 526; Linn County Regional Center 526; Linn County Regional Center 526
- Instructor
- Catherine Finch
Section notes
Hybrid course: classroom and online content. Students will meet in-person with three mandatory mtgs 8/25/2026, 10/06/2026, and 12/1/2026..