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• PTA 110: Therapeutic Modalities in Physical Therapy

  4.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course addresses the basic physical science, data collection, and principles of selected physical therapy interventions to facilitate healing and pain control. Presentation of a wide variety of clinical scenarios and pathologies facilitates the student's ability to use clinical judgment in selecting applying appropriate modalities. During student-to-student practice in the on-campus laboratory setting students use simulated patient scenarios to demonstrate competency attainment. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• PTA 125: Therapeutic Interventions for Physical Therapist Assisting

  4.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course addresses the basic physical science and principles of selected physical therapy interventions to facilitate improvements in range of motion, strength, endurance, balance, and pain management. Common equipment and exercise interventions will be covered. Presentation of a wide variety of clinical scenarios and pathologies facilitates the student's ability to use clinical judgment in selecting applying appropriate therapeutic interventions. During student-to-student practice in the on-campus laboratory setting students use simulated patient scenarios to demonstrate competency attainment. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• PTA 202: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Roles, Relationships and Responsibilities Seminar II

  1.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  Second of four seminars designed to foster professional development and prepare the physical therapist assistant student to successfully complete essential competencies and behaviors in the field of physical therapy. Evidenced practice and the role of the PTA as teacher is examined. Building on the first seminar course, discussion of performance and behavioral expectations of the physical therapist assistant continues.
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• PTA 203: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Roles, Relationships and Responsibilities Seminar III

  1.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  Third of four seminars designed to foster professional development and prepare the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student to successfully complete essential competencies and behaviors in the field of physical therapy. Learning opportunities assist in the transition from student to entry-level clinician. Activities include national board exam review preparation, Pennsylvania State PTA certification application process, job search strategies, resume development, and professional interview skills. Student self-assessment of performance and behavioral expectations met during the concurrent PTA 222 Clinical Education II experience is explored.
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• PTA 204: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Roles, Relationships and Responsibilities Seminar IV

  1.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  Last of four seminars designed to foster professional development and prepare the physical therapist assistant student to successfully complete essential competencies and behaviors in the field of physical therapy. Participation in the healthcare environment and practice management of the physical therapy service is examined. Student self-assessment of performance and behavioral expectations met during the concurrent PTA 223 Clinical Education III experience is explored.
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• PTA 210: Pathology & Rehabilitation of Neurological Conditions Across the Lifespan and Continuum of Care

  6.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course emphasizes the etiology, pathology, prevention, data collection, and appropriate physical therapy interventions related to neurological conditions. Focus on motor control and motor learning throughout the lifespan serves to assist the student in understanding the abnormal. Application of orthotic devices, braces and splints for neurological conditions is discussed. Evidence based practice, clinical research, and justifying interventions based on clinical literature is integrated in the study of neurological conditions. Critical thinking skills are further developed as the student applies data in clinical decision making. During student-to-student practice in the on-campus laboratory setting students use simulated patient scenarios to demonstrate competency attainment. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• PTA 221: Clinical Education I

  2.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This integrated 7-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the beginning Physical therapist Assistant (PTA) student direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out-patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student at the beginner level is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• PTA 222: Clinical Education II

  2.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This integrated 7-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the PTA intermediate student direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out-patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student at the intermediate level is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• PTA 223: Clinical Education III

  2.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This terminal 6-week clinical affiliated course of 240 hours affords the PTA student preparing for entry level practice direct patient care experience in applying assessments, procedures and skills under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. With a focus on safe, legal, ethical and effective use of physical therapy interventions the acute or out-patient setting affords the student with a variety of clinical experiences with diverse patient populations where professional competency within the scope of practice of the PTA is developed. Supervision of the student culminating in entry level practice is provided by the staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is subject to a course fee.
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• RAD 100: Introduction to Radiography & Patient Care

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course will provide the student with an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner's role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organizations will be examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Communication skills and professional conduct of the radiographer in the clinical setting will also be introduced. Basic concepts of patient care, physical and psychological needs of the patient, and routine and emergency patient care will be described. Human diversity in health care will be discussed and its impact in the treatment of patients. In addition, a self-teaching workbook and self-assessments will be utilized to learn medical terminology.
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