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PTAS
1115 Clinical Pathology
(3-0-3)
The pathophysiology of selected disorders commonly encountered in physical therapy.
Etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, and prognosis of disease and injury
will be included. This is an on-line course.
Corequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1130.
Prerequisite: Admission to PTA Program.
Offered: Fall.
PTAS
1121 Therapeutic Exercise I
(2-6-4)
Emphasizes demonstration and practice of common therapeutic exercise utilized in
physical therapy that include active, active assistive, and passive range of motion. Data
collection and performance of manual muscle testing and special tests will be explored
along with treatment interventions for common musculoskeletal disease, dysfunction, and
injury for treatment of neck, shoulder, arm, hand, postural abnormalities, and body
mechanics with an emphasis on ergonomics. Principles of patient care will be developed
utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the selection and application of
treatment interventions based on the plan of care.
Prerequisite: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1125.
Corequisites: PTAS 1105, PTAS 1130, PTAS 2010.
Offered: Spring.
PTAS
1122 Therapeutic Exercise for Special Populations
(3-3-4)
Advanced therapeutic exercise techniques used in specialty areas of physical therapy,
including, but not limited to: arthritis, wound care, burns, cardiopulmonary, peripheral
vascular disease, geriatrics, amputation, women's health, cancer and chronic pain.
Corequisites: PTAS 1125, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2050.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121, PTAS
1130, PTAS 2010, PTAS 2100.
Offered: Summer.
PTAS
1125 Physical Agents
(3-3-4)
Therapeutic properties and application of physical agents used in the delivery of physical
therapy services. Electromyography will be included. Emphasis is on problem-solving
skills necessary to provide an integrated approach to patient care. Students must
demonstrate basic skill acquisition in using equipment and the ability to choose
appropriate physical agents based on the physical therapist’s plan of care. This course is
web-enhanced.
Corequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115.
Prerequisite: Admission to PTA Program.
Offered: Fall.
PTAS
1130 Applied Neurology & Gait Analysis
(2-3-3)
Basic neurophysiological concepts used as a foundation for understanding normal and
abnormal function. Theory and application of fundamental neuro-anatomy and physical
data collection techniques will be introduced. Normal and abnormal gait concepts are
covered. Part-time clinical experience will be included. Corequisites: PTAS 1105,
PTAS 1121, PTAS 2010.
Prerequisite: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1125.
Offered: Spring.