Pathology for the PTA

Catalog description

This course is the study of diseases and conditions common in individuals receiving physical therapy. Students will learn the etiology, pathophysiology, and impact of selected medical and surgical conditions with emphasis on movement and function in individual across the life span. Topics include: introduction to health illness, and disability, clinical medicine, pathology of musculoskeletal system, pathology of nervous system, and other selected topics. Content will include the medical terminology associated with each topic and a focus on physical therapy interventions/practices associated with select conditions.