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Course Listings 2018-2019 289 PTA208 LEC 5 Credits LEC 3 Periods / LAB 0 Credits LAB 6 Periods Rehabilitation of Special Populations Rehabilitation strategies for brain injured patients. Neurodevelopmental treatment emphasized. Theories and alternative physical therapy treatment for neurologically impaired patients. Clinical applications and treatment of patients. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, spinal cord injury and amputee management, and prosthetics/orthotics. Motor development and changes across the lifespan including developmental motor milestones and normal reflexes and reactions. Emphasis on proficiency in hands-on techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PTA200, PTA202, PTA203, and PTA205), or permission of the Program Director. PTA210 LEC 4 Credits LEC 3 Periods / LAB 0 Credits LAB 3 Periods Orthopedic Physical Therapy Response of human bone and soft tissue to injury. Orthopedic and medical management and physical therapy interventions for common injuries of the extremities and spine. Common orthopedic surgeries. Joint mobilization techniques. Body mechanics and therapeutic exercise programs. Documentation procedures. Perform physical therapy interventions including relevant data collection in a time efficient manner following the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist. Communicate effectively with patients and the supervising physical therapist. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PTA206 and PTA207) or permission of the Program Director. PTA214 LEC 2.5 Credits LEC 1.5 Periods / LAB 0 Credits LAB 3 Periods Electromodalities Electrical currents for physical therapy. Types of human muscular contractions. Safety stressed. Application of electrical currents for physical therapy. Uses and implications of electrical nerve tests. Biophysical effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Use of low volt, high volt, and interferential electrical stimulation devices. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Use of biofeedback in physical therapy. Perform physical therapy interventions using including relevant data collection in a time efficient manner following the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist. Communicate effectively with patients and the supervising physical therapist. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PTA206 and PTA207) or permission of the Program Director. PTA215 1 Credit 1 Period Wound Care for the Physical Therapist Assistant Introduction to current concepts in wound care management techniques for the physical therapist assistant including skin anatomy and physiology, principles of healing, types of wounds, and therapeutic interventions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of Department or Division. PTA217 2 Credits 2 Periods Clinical Neurology Anatomy and function of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. Review of motor and sensory innervation and spinal tracts. Specific diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems related to the physical therapy plan of care. Emphasis on clinical signs and symptoms of neurological disorders. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PTA101, PTA103, PTA104, PTA200, PTA203, and PTA206) or permission of the Program Director. PTA230 2 Credits 2 Periods Physical Therapy Seminar Current practices and issues in physical therapy. Clinical problem solving, ethics, legal aspects, reimbursement, management, research. Resume preparation and job interviewing skills. Stress management techniques. Total quality management principles. Employment issues. Prevention of fraud and abuse. Career and professional development. Job descriptions, performance assessments, and wage and salary administration. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Program Director.