course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

PTA 240   Physical Therapy Procedures IV
   
Lecture: 03 Lab: 06
Clinical:  00 Credit: 05
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: PTA 160
Corequisites:   None
   
This course covers normal development, adult and pediatric/CNS dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, amputee rehabilitation techniques, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Topics include neurology review, selected rehabilitation techniques, ADL and functional training, prosthetic and orthotic training, and environmental access. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and correct application of selected rehabilitation techniques for neurological dysfunction, cardiopulmonary conditions, and amputations.