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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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• PTAP 202: Clinical Education II

  4.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This is the second of three clinical experiences. This educational experience builds and integrates communication, technical, and critical-thinking skills developed during additional coursework and Clinical Education I. It will take place in a different type of clinical setting than Clinical Education I. The student will continue to broaden his/her skills as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
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• PTAP 203: Clinical Education III

  6.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This is the final clinical education experience, which builds on skills developed throughout thePhysical Therapist AssistantProgram and during Clinical Education I and II. It occurs in a different type of clinical setting than Clinical Educations I and II. Clinical Education III enables the student to integrate all areas of didactic and laboratory practice into clinical practice. The student will be able to integrate his/her health care delivery skills and become an integral member of the health care team.
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• PTAP 230: Pathophysiology

  4.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides an overview and introduction to the pathophysiology of human disease. It will enable the student to recognize signs and symptoms of disease. Both medical and Physical Therapy interventions and considerations will be addressed.
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• SOCI 211: Principles of Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This courseis an overview of the scientific study of sociology and will focus on the systematic understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change. This course meets the General Education competency of Values, Ethics, and Diverse Perspectives (VEPD).
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