PTA 1000 Introduction to Physical Therapy
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.
Division: Health Sciences
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes
Prereqs: NONE
Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology used in the medical field at an introductory level.
- Students will recognize concepts related to physical therapy core values within an ever-changing health care environment at an introductory level.
- Students will recognize concepts related to communication and education in the ever-changing health care environment at an introductory level.
- Students will recognize concepts related to patient and client management in physical therapy at an introductory level.
- Students will recognize tests and measures utilized in physical therapy at an introductory level.
- Students will recognize interventions utilized in physical therapy at an introductory level.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of functions associated with the delivery of physical therapy at an introductory level.
- Students will explore information and expectations associated with the Sinclair Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Credit Hours: 2
Classroom Hours: 2