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279 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 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 Lecture 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 Lecture 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 Lecture 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 f raud 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. PTA280 Lab 3 Credits 15 Periods Clinical Practicum II Clinical experience requiring an intermediate or higher level of clinical performance by the physical therapist assisting students. Application of physical therapy skills and techniques in various clinical settings including outpatient, hospital, rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PTA208, PTA210, PTA214, and PTA217), or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: PTA281. PTA281 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Clinical Practicum Seminar II Integration of non-clinical aspects of clinical practicums with clinical performance in Clinical Practicum II. Emphasis on clinical journaling, in-service and case presentations, and documentation of patient care interventions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: PTA280. PTA290 Lab 3 Credits 15 Periods Clinical Practicum III Clinical experience with entry-level performance for physical therapist assisting students. Application of physical therapy skills and techniques in specific clinical settings including outpatient, hospital, rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in: PTA208, PTA210, PTA214, and PTA217 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: PTA292. Course Listings 2021-2022