PTA 150 — Therapeutic Procedures I
This course introduces assessment and measurement techniques and mobility training commonly performed by the physical therapist assistant. In this course, students will learn the applicable foundational knowledge and clinical skills to complete anthropometric, joint ROM, muscle length, muscle strength, sensory, and balance/coordination tests and measurements. Additionally, this course will build upon foundational coursework emphasizing the underlying clinical decision making skills and technical skills for functional patient mobility including assistive device fitting, bed mobility, transfer training, gait training, stair navigation, and wheelchair mobility. Upon completion, students should be able to safely, correctly, and effectively apply and document these techniques and procedures within the plan of care and scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant under the supervision of a physical therapist. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.