Phys Therapy Proc IV

Catalog description

This is the study of additional conditions, disabilities and diseases that may require PT interventions as in PTA 201. These include the pathology, signs, symptoms, psychosocial factors and physical therapy management of burns, neuromuscular diseases, traumatic head injuries, diabetes, cancer, cardiopulmonary disease, visual and auditory impairments, and obstetrics. Changes in the immune, hematologic, lymphatic and renal/urologic system across the life span will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): PTA 110, PTA 201, and PTA 207, or permission of instructor Co-requisite(s): PTA 204 and PTA 208, or permission of instructor.