2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PTA 114 - Physical Therapy Modalities

4 CR
In this course students learn and practice theory, principles and technical skills of selected physical therapy modalities. Units include hydrotherapy; radiant, thermal and electrotherapy modalities; intermittent and sequential compression; and application of sterile techniques and bandaging. Students learn the foundations of aquatic therapies and take part in an aquatic lab session at a local clinical facility. Documentation skills are practiced and assessed throughout the semester. Students will prepare and present an analysis of a research article to their peers using presentation software. Lab Fee

Requisites: (1) Take PTA 110  and ENGL 151  with at least a grade of C (AND) (2) Take BIOL 201  with at least a grade of C.

Additional Information: Formal admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program required.