GateWay Community College

Course Listings 2017-2018 273 PTA103 3 Credits 3 Periods Kinesiology Physical principles of human motion. Emphasis on structure, movement, and stability of specific joints. Normal and abnormal human locomotion. Stabilizing and motion producing forces upon extremities and the spine. Kinesiological analysis of functional movement of the human body. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of Department or Division. PTA104 1.5 Credits 4.5 Periods Musculo-Skeletal Assessment Techniques Theory and principles of goniometry and manual muscle testing. Normal range of motion of the spine and extremities. Normal posture and common postural deviations. Palpation and identification of pertinent bony and soft tissue structures. Documentation in goniometry, muscle testing, and posture assessment. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of Department or Division. PTA200 LEC 2 Credits LEC 2 Periods / LAB 2 Credits LAB 6 Periods Patient Mobility Techniques Theory, principles and practice of proper body mechanics. Principles and techniques of gait training, patient bed mobility and transfers, wheelchair mobility. Theory, principles, and techniques of therapeutic exercise. Patient instruction, assessment techniques, assistive devices and equipment used by the physical therapy assistants and their patients. Safety and first aid in physical therapy practice settings. Documentation requirements for physical therapy interventions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. PTA202 LEC 3 Credits LEC 3 Periods / LAB 2 Credits LAB 6 Periods Selected Physical Therapy Modalities Stages of inflammation responses and tissue repair. Theories on pain. Guidelines for patient positioning and safety. Principles and application of thermal agents. Application and documentation of superficial heat and cold, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiation, massage, hydrotherapy, light, intermittent venous compression, and traction. Indications and contraindications for treatment methods. Research in physical therapy. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. PTA203 3 Credits 3 Periods Clinical Pathology Pathologic terminology and definitions. Specific disease processes specific to physical therapy. Functional anatomy, select medical tests for diagnosis, and medication and effects on therapy. Principles of wellness and disease prevention. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of Department or Division. PTA205 1.5 Credits 1.5 Periods Communication in Physical Therapy Communication skills in the Physical Therapy setting. Self-image in communication. Active listening, responding to problems, body language, patient interview skills. Communicating with chronically ill and dying patients and their families. Communicating with persons with disabilities. Cultural differences in communication and views of Health Care. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Department or Division. PTA206 3 Credits 15 Periods Clinical Practicum I Clinical experience with maximum supervision for physical therapist assisting students. Application of physical therapy skills and techniques in specific clinical settings. Interaction with patients, family members and members of the health care team. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. Corequisite: PTA207.

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