PHTA 2010 — - Physical Therapist Assistant III
This course focuses on interventions for the pulmonary, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems with a broad overview of the other body systems. Lecture and laboratory presentations instruct cardiovascular training for risk assessment and rehabilitation; chest physical therapy procedures; therapeutic exercise, particularly as it pertains to orthopedic physical therapy and movement dysfunction; and the management of lower extremity prosthetics. Techniques and concepts from the previous semester courses are integrated with the more advanced treatment interventions. This course runs the first 10 weeks of the semester. Lecture: 9 hours, Lab: 6 hours Prerequisite(s): (RHAB 1110 or PHTA 1110) and (RHAB 1030 or PHTA 1030) and PHTA 1010 and PHTA 1120 and PHTA 1020