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Course Listings 2017-2018 274 PTA207 1 Credit 1 Period Clinical Practicum Seminar I Integration of clinical experiences from clinical practicums and didactic theory and concepts. Emphasis on data collection, role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA), treatment techniques and procedures, equipment, patient/ family education, and professional behaviors. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. Corequisites: PTA206. PTA208 LEC 3 Credits LEC 3 Periods / LAB 2 Credits LAB 6 Periods Rehabilitation of Special Populations Rehabilitation strategies for brain injured patients. Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) emphasized. Theories and alternative physical therapy treatment for neurologically impaired patients. Clinical applications and treatment of patients. Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, spinal cord injury management, and prosthetics/orthotics. Emphasis on proficiency in "hands on" techniques. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. PTA210 LEC 3 Credits LEC 3 Periods / LAB 1 Credit LAB 3 Periods Orthopedic Physical Therapy Response of human bone and soft-tissue to injury. Orthopedic management and physical therapy procedures for common injuries of the extremities and spine. Common orthopedic surgeries. Joint mobilization techniques. Body mechanics and therapeutic exercise programs. Documentation procedures. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. PTA214 LEC 1.5 Credits LEC 1.5 Periods / LAB 1 Credit 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. Bipophysical 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. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. 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. Evaluation of the motor innervation and spinal tracts. Specific diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems related to physical therapy. Emphasis on clinical signs and symptoms of neurological disorders. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. PTA230 2 Credits 2 Periods Physical Therapy Seminar Current practices and issues in physical therapy. Clinical problem solving, ethics, legal aspects, reimbursement, case management, research. Resume preparation and job interviewing skills. Stress management techniques. Total quality management principles. Employment issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program, or permission of the Department or Division. PTA240 1 Credit 1 Period Peripheral Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Physical Therapist Assistant Peripheral joint mobilization techniques for the upper and lower extremity joints. Concepts, indications, and contraindications. Documentation. Statutes and policies regarding joint mobilizations. Prerequisites: Certification or licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant and six months clinical practice.