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Dec 26, 2024
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PTA 223 - Seminar in Physical Therapist Assisting2 CR
A course designed to foster integration of concepts and skills from previous courses with those gained in the clinical setting including a forum for discussion of clinical experiences. The course includes units on employability skills; communication; geriatrics; cultural diversity and its effects on health care; and the relationship of law, the code of ethics for the profession and standards of practice to the role of the physical therapist assistant. Current trends and issues in physical therapy are discussed along with the role of the professional organization for physical therapy. Assignments include considerable review, research and writing related to clinical experiences and evidenced based practice with emphasis on the psychological and sociological aspects of illness and injury. A cumulative final exam covering the Physical Therapist Assistant program content is included. Lab Fee
Prerequisites & Requisites: Take PTA 218 , PTA 219 , PTA 220 , and PTA 221 with at least a grade of C or P.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program required.
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