Description
In this 4-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the treatment of various special population groups. The PTA student will learn patient care techniques from the pediatric to the geriatric patient. The various uses of orthotics as well as prosthetics for post-amputation patients is covered. Other topics covered include grade I and II joint mobilizations, special tests, women's health issues and pulmonary physical therapy. Content experts cover some of the previous topics through guest lectures. Each student presents an oral and PowerPoint presentation around an evidence-based project that began in PTAS 201.
Credits
3
Terms Offered
FALL
Prerequisites
Corequisites
- Concurrently enrolled in: