| PTA 1205 - Patient Care Interventions |
Admission into the PTA program is required prior to enrollment in this course. This course introduces basic physical therapy assistant procedures associated with rehabilitation of body mechanics. Students explore the principles and physiologic responses of heat, cold, light, water, mechanical traction, electrical stimulation, compression, pressure garments, and indications and contraindications to the use of these modalities. Students learn appropriate communication between a PT and PTA with application of physical agents in laboratory settings and documentation. PREREQUISITE: PTA 1203 PTA Clinical Processes. |