PTA 150 — PTA 150
PTA Concepts: Neuromuscular – 6 Credits Prerequisites: Admissions into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, successful completion of PTA 100, PTA 110, and PTA 120 courses. Concurrent enrollment in PTA 130, PTA 140, PTA 150, and PTA 160 courses. This course will introduce the etiology and pathology of various neurological conditions. Data collection introduced in this course will cover such neurological topics as sensory testing, balance assessment, perceptual functioning. A variety of neurorehabilitation treatment interventions will be presented as well as performed. Modules related to orthotic and prosthetic use will also be included. Students will complete a variety of case studies to integrate the data collection and intervention skills appropriate for the diagnoses studied.