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Apr 23, 2024
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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PTA 122 - Pediatrics 1 CR
This course incorporates the study of reflex and child development as it sets the foundation for healthy adult movement patterns. The discussion will include various theories and treatment principles, including sensory integration, as they relate to pediatric physical therapy. Common pediatric diagnoses will be studied with emphasis on signs and symptoms, treatment regimen, and implementation strategies for rehabilitation. Students will travel to a local school to observe the pediatric physical therapy setting.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program required.
Requisites: Take PTA 116 and PTA 117 with at least a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the etiology of the following conditions: Hip Dysplasia; Myelomeningocele; Osteogenesis Imperfecta; Down’s Syndrome; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Arthrogryposis; Fragile X Syndrome; Muscular Dystrophy; Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
- Use basic terminology related to selected pediatric diseases and conditions.
- Describe the pathophysiological processes and/or anatomical changes that occur in selected pathologies.
- Describe the clinical signs and symptoms related to selected pathologies.
- Describe the medical, surgical, and/or physical treatment of selected pathologies.
- Describe the techniques used in a Sensory Integration program for a neurologically involved patient in Physical Therapy.
- Explain the components of normal sequential gross and fine motor development as it relates to physical therapy intervention.
- Summarize the role of legislation with respect to the delivery of school-based physical therapy services.
- Analyze the relationship between the field of neonatology and physical therapy intervention.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors in the classroom, clinical and course-related settings.
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