PTA 1010 - Basic Phy Therapy Procedures

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Physical Therapy Assist

Description:

Course provides an introduction to basic physical therapy patient care procedures in a laboratory format. Topics include body mechanics, positioning and draping, vital signs, basic exercise, transfer activities, wheelchair features and activities, ambulation aids and gait/stair training, infection control, data collection, MMT, and goniometry.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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