Description
In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the impact of disease on human performance and function throughout the lifespan. The way the body protects itself through the various aspects of the immune system and the process of inflammation and repair are the initial areas of focus. The student then proceeds through the study of disease in a systematic manner for all body systems as well as common medical and surgical conditions. Students gain experience in reviewing a medical record, understanding common laboratory values and their indications, and physical therapy implications of common medications.
Credits
2
Terms Offered
FALL
Prerequisites
- Admitted to: AS Physical Therapist Assistant
Corequisites
- Concurrently enrolled in: