Course Descriptions

Physical Therapy

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  • PTHA 1321 - Clinical Pathophysiology

    Studies the pathogenesis, prognosis, and therapeutic management of disease/ conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy. Prerequisites: PTHA. 1409, PTHA 1413. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

  • PTHA 1409 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

    Introduces the profession of physical therapy including the exploration of the historical and current scope of physical therapy and lab procedures basic to patient handling and functional skills and data collection techniques. Prerequisites: Admission to PTA program. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHA 1413 - Functional Anatomy

    Studies human anatomy and its application to the motion of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to normal activities and dysfunctions. Integration of skills related to the kinesiological assessment of the human body. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program; BIOL 2401 or other science (prerequisite or corequisite). concurrent enrollment in PTHA 2201. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHA 1431 - Introduction/Physical Therapy

    Studies the biophysiological principles, assessment, and application of therapeutic physical agents with specific emphasis on indications, contraindications, medical efficacy, and physiological effects. Prerequisites: PTHA 1409, PTHA 1413. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHA 2201 - Assessment Skills

    Studies data collection techniques used in physical therapy to prepare the physical therapist assistant to assist physical therapy management. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PTHA 1413. Semester Hours 2 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHA 2217 - Issues in Health Care

    Explores the organizational patterns, administrative principles, legal and ethical issues, communications, and licensure and employment acquisition skills in physical therapy and health care. Prerequisites: PTHA 2201, PTHA 2431. Semester Hours 2 (2 lec) view syllabus

  • PTHA 2362 - Clinical-Phys Therapist Assistant II

    Provides health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites: PTHA 2431, PTHA 2201. Semester Hours 3 (15 clinical hours/week) view syllabus

  • PTHA 2363 - Clinical-Physical Therapist Assist III

    Provides health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites: PTHA 2431, PTHA 2435. Semester Hours 3 (15 clinical hours/week) view syllabus

  • PTHA 2409 - Therapeutic Exercise

    Examines concepts, principles and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training. Prerequisites: PTHA 1409, PTHA 1413. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHA 2431 - Management of Neurological Disorders

    Integrates previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected neurological disorders. Prerequisites: Success completion of first year PTHA courses and concurrent enrollment in PTHA 2435. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHA 2435 - Rehabilitation Techniques

    Integrates previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected long-term pathologies and orthopedic problems. Prerequisites: PTHA 2201 and concurrent enrollment in PTHA 2431. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec, 3 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHAL 1409 - Physical Therapy Lab

    Introduces the profession of physical therapy including the exploration of the historical and current scope of physical therapy and lab procedures basic to patient handling and functional skills and data collection techniques. Prerequisites: Admission to PTA program. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHAL 1413 - Functional Anatomy Lab

    Studies human anatomy and its application to the motion of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to normal activities and dysfunctions. Integration of skills related to the kinesiological assessment of the human body. Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA program; BIOL 2401 or other science (prerequisite or corequisite). concurrent enrollment in PTHA 2201. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHAL 1431 - Physical Agents

    Studies the biophysiological principles, assessment, and application of therapeutic physical agents with specific emphasis on indications, contraindications, medical efficacy, and physiological effects. Prerequisites: PTHA 1409, PTHA 1413. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHAL 2201 - Assessment Skills Lab

    Studies data collection techniques used in physical therapy to prepare the physical therapist assistant to assist physical therapy management. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PTHA 1413. Semester Hours 2 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHAL 2409 - Therapeutic Exercise Lab

    Examines concepts, principles and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training. Prerequisites: PTHA 1409, PTHA 1413. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/4 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHAL 2431 - Management of Neurological Disorders Lab

    Integrates previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected neurological disorders. Prerequisites: Success completion of first year PTHA courses and concurrent enrollment in PTHA 2435. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PTHAL 2435 - Rehabilitation Techniques Laboratory

    Integrates previously learned and new skills/techniques into the comprehensive rehabilitation of selected long-term pathologies and orthopedic problems. Prerequisites: PTHA 2201 and concurrent enrollment in PTHA 2431. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec, 3 lab) view syllabus