PHTA 2020 — - Physical Therapist Assistant IV
This course includes a review of neuroanatomy, the study of pathologies and physical therapy intervention for conditions of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Treatment approaches such as PNF, NDT, Bobath, Rood and Brunnstrom, together with training techniques for balance and coordination are included. The role of the physical therapist assistant in discharge planning is also covered. Emphasis is on application of therapy in the rehabilitation units. Students are exposed to specialty areas of physical therapy practice such as geriatrics and pediatrics. Techniques and concepts from previous semester courses are integrated with the more advanced treatment interventions. This course runs for 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 1020 and PHTA 1120 and PHTA 2010 and PHTA 2910 2026-04-03 11:43:06 630 Physics (PHYS)