Purpose, philosophy, history and development of the physical therapy (PT) profession; physical therapist assistant (PTA) duties; PT/PTA relationship; essential functions; legal and ethical responsibilities and professional behaviors; function of regulatory agencies, licensing bodies and professional associations; PTA program expectations; physical therapy practice; communication basics; medical terminology.
2 Credit Hours
A study of the musculoskeletal system, emphasizing the structure and function of bones, muscles, joints, connective tissues, and associated nerve structures. Four lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours
The American Physical Therapy Association and it's role in supporting physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and the profession; Professionalism and professional behaviors in the health care setting; Communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport and foster effective teamwork; Introduction to documentation and physical therapy specific medical terminology; Legal and ethical considerations for the practicing PTA; Scope of practice, including the roles and responsibilities of PTs versus PTAs; Introduction to interprofessional collaboration; Critical thinking and problem-solving for evidence-based practice.
1 Credit Hour
Exploration and application of clinical kinesiology with an emphasis on biomechanical principles as they relate to anatomical structures, functional movements, and body performance. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours
Theory of the physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic touch and manual therapy and the therapeutic application of palpation, patient draping, and manual techniques, including massage, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and joint mobilization as a portion of therapeutic treatment interventions. Four lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours
Theory, clinical rationale and application of therapeutic interventions utilized in the practice of physical therapy, with emphasis on demonstration of knowledge, skillful performance and patient education related to functional mobility and gait training. Six lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Recognition of pathology and clinical rationale for the appropriate therapeutic management of physiological responses in body systems associated with commonly treated pathological conditions. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours
Structure and function of the nervous system; recognition of pathology and clinical rationale for the appropriate therapeutic management of commonly treated neurological diseases/conditions. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Theory, clinical rationale and performance of the use of basic therapeutic exercises and functional activities. Application and performance of common tests, measures and data collection procedures. One classroom, nine lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours
Professional responsibilities in the health care setting including, but not limited to: communication, ethics & values, documentation/billing, career development, business management, and cultural diversity; Exploration of specialty and niche areas of physical therapy practice; Preparation for clinical practicum.
1 Credit Hour
Varied content offering of special interest to the discipline but not covered within existing courses; may be scheduled in a classroom/seminar setting or in nontraditional format.
0.5 - 9 Credit Hours
Therapeutic treatment interventions for the treatment of patients living with neurological conditions. Six lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours
Theory and application of physical therapy treatment techniques for more complex and specialized diagnoses including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, pulmonary and multisystem disorders. Four lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours
Integration of didactic and clinical skills and their application of principles in the clinical setting including, but not limited to, concepts related to billing, insurance, and quality assurance.
1 Credit Hour
Introductory experience in the clinical setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor who is a physical therapist or physical therapist/physical therapist assistant team. Application of theories and techniques for patient interventions, and interprofessional collaboration. Students will complete 300 practicum hours in 8 weeks.
2 Credit Hours
Application of thermal, mechanical and electromagnetic physical agents, with emphasis on safe application of the treatment intervention. Four lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours
Theory, clinical rationale, application and performance of commonly used tests, measures, data collection procedures, basic treatment, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities for common orthopedic and musculoskeletal diagnoses seen in a general population. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours
Integration of didactic and clinical skills and their application of principles in the clinical setting including, but not limited to, career development and lifelong learning, risk management, and defensible documentation; preparation for national licensure.
2 Credit Hours
Advanced experience in the clinical setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor who is a physical therapist or physical therapist/physical therapist assistant team. Application of theories and techniques for patient interventions, documentation, and interprofessional collaboration. Students will complete 300 practicum hours in 8 weeks.
2 Credit Hours