PTA 201 — Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
This course introduces commonly encountered adolescent and adult neurological conditions in physical therapy. In this course, students will learn the applicable foundational knowledge and clinical skills to complete assessment and measurements of sensation, cranial nerve and reflex integrity, cognitive functioning, hypo/hypertonicity, ROM, MMT, spasticity, coordination, and balance. Additionally, this course will further previous and foundational coursework emphasizing clinical decision making skills, proficiency with risk factor assessments, effective exercise progressions and modifications, response to emergent conditions, and wellness and prevention initiatives in neurological patient populations. Upon completion, students should be able to safely, correctly, and effectively apply and document tests, measurements, and interventions in clinical practice based on knowledge of neurological conditions as experienced by patients within in the plan of care and scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant (PTA) under the supervision of a physical therapist. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.