PTA213 — Senior Seminar I
PTA 213 - Senior Seminar I PTA 213 - Senior Seminar I This course explores the topics of death and dying, including the bereavement process, support systems for the grieving individual and ethical, legal, and cultural implications for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Domestic violence and sexual harassment and their implications to the PTA are also discussed. Topics including hematological gastrointestinal, endocrine, and genitourinary pathologies and their medical and therapeutic management are also covered. Additionally, consideration will be given to the bariatric patient and the medical and therapeutic management of pathologies associated with obesity. Student will learn components of and prepare a resume and cover letter, and participate in a mock interview. A final advocacy project will provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their readiness to effectively fulfill their role as inclusive practitioners. Identify the Physical Therapist Assistant’s role in recognizing and reporting abuse. Identify clinical presentation and physical therapy considerations for patients with hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and genitourinary pathologies and pathologies associated with obesity. Identify the bereavement process, support systems for grieving individuals and the ethical, legal and cultural implications for a Physical Therapist Assistant. Create a professional resume and cover letter in preparation for the transition into initial clinical practice. Evaluate stren