PTA 2126 — PHYSICAL THERAPY PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES I
Prerequisite: PTA 2103 and PTA 2112 Corequisite: PTA 2134, PTA 2145 This course includes principles and procedures for selected physical therapy procedures including assessments and interventions. Topics include: preparation for patient care, positioning/draping, aseptic technique, safety, patient transfers, assistive devices, and vital signs. Biophysical agents including: electrotherapeutic agents, compression therapies, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents, traction and light therapies. Patient education, professional behaviors, and documentation related to course content is included. The course includes in- class, online and laboratory components. Credit: Six semester hours