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PTAS 110 - Physical Therapist Assisting I


5 hrs (Sem I)
Presents history, philosophy and ethical relationship of physical therapy. Reviews concept of rehabilitation, an overview of the medical spectrum, the concepts of health and disease, conditions common to physical therapy, and development of programs in physical therapist assisting. First of a four-semester sequence into physical and physiological principles and techniques of physical therapy which includes the study of movement, living subject anatomy, vital signs, selected emergency procedures, body mechanics, patient handling, preparation for treatment, massage, and basic therapeutic exercise and ambulation training. 3 lecture hours, 6 laboratory hours.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting Program.