PTAP 101 - Seminar I

Institution:

Butler County Community College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This course defines the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as a member of the health care team and provides an overview of the health care delivery system. Topics covered will include: the purpose and benefits of the professional association, types of patients treated, practice settings, documentation of patient records, common medical terminology, the state practice act, malpractice and risk management.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bc3.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 287-8711

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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