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  • PTAP 101: Seminar I

    3.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    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.
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  • PTAP 105: Seminar II

    2.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    This course provides an overview of fiscal considerations for Physical Therapist Assistant, accreditation agencies, quality improvement, human resources, the historical development of Physical Therapy professions, and Standards of Ethical Conduct. Contemporary issues affecting Physical Therapy will be included. This is the final class of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program and will prepare the student for employment after graduation. Prerequisite:    PTAP 101 and PTAP 123 Corequisite:    PTAP 124
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  • PTAP 109: Patient Practitioner Interaction

    1.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    This course focuses on communication skills for students studying healthcare. It will complement previous healthcare coursework and will enhance their self-understanding in their roles as healthcare practitioners. The students will learn effective communication across the lifespan as well as learning cultural awareness and sensitivity. Prerequisite:    PTAP 101 and PTAP 122
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  • PTAP 121: Procedures I

    4.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    The first of four sequential courses addresses general skills such as body mechanics, infection control, gait and functional training, and therapeutic modalities including heat, cold, compression, massage, ultrasound, and electromagnetic modalities. Students will be introduced to identifying patients' status regarding architectural barriers, environmental modifications, skin integrity and sensation, and vital signs. Corequisite:    PTAP 101, PTAP 135, and BIOL 131
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  • PTAP 122: Procedures II

    5.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    The second of four sequential courses, this course focuses on the patient with orthopedic pathology. Students will learn assessment of muscle and joint function, orthopedic pathologies, and treatment intervention for each major body segment. Electrotherapeutic modalities, electrical stimulation and biofeedback, will also be included. Prerequisite:    PTAP 101, PTAP 135, and PTAP 121 Corequisite:    BIOL 132
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  • PTAP 123: Procedures III

    5.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    The third of four sequential courses, this class will cover adult neurorehabilitation and prosthetics. Assessment and treatment activities for stroke (CVA), brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other nervous system pathologies will be covered, as well as prosthetic rehabilitation. An introduction to evidence-based practice will be included. Prerequisite:    PTAP 122 Corequisite:    PTAP 230
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  • PTAP 124: Procedures IV

    5.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    This course is the fourth of four sequential courses. Topics will include wound care, orthoses, cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, pediatrics, geriatrics, and women's health topics. Also included will be a continuation of evidence-based practice. Prerequisite:    PTAP 123 and PTAP 230 Corequisite:    PTAP 105
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  • PTAP 135: Fundamentals of Therapeutic Exercise

    2.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    The basic principles of therapeutic exercise will be presented. The students will learn fundamentals of kinesiology and biomechanics and relate them to the musculoskeletal structures of the human body. Both normal and pathologic states will be covered. Students will also learn the types, effects, and modulations of therapeutic exercises and activities, including stretching, strengthening, and aerobic conditioning. Corequisite:    PTAP 101, PTAP 121, and BIOL 131 or permission from the instructor
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  • PTAP 140: Functional Anatomy

    3.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    This class is an in-depth study of the musculoskeletal system, with particular attention paid to kinesiology, peripheral innervation, and surface assessment. The class will also cover posture and gait. Motion of the human body is studied as a basis for the recognition of abnormal movement and the potential development of musculoskeletal pathologies. Prerequisite:    BIOL 131, PTAP 135, and PTAP 121 Corequisite:    PTAP 122, BIOL 132, or permission from the instructor
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  • PTAP 201: Clinical Education I

    4.00 Credits
    Butler County Community College

    The first of three clinical experiences, this is an introductory clinical experience which will broaden the student's perception and understanding of his/her role as a Physical Therapist Assistant. It is an early opportunity for the student to apply his/her current knowledge base under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor. Prerequisite:    PTAP 101, PTAP 122, and BIOL 132
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