PHTA 2432 — Pathology for the Physical Therapy Assistant
This course is the study of diseases and medical conditions that are common comorbidities in individuals receiving physical therapy. Students will learn the pathophysiology of the disease and the impact of selected medical or surgical conditions with emphasis on improving the impairments and functional limitations of patients who receive physical therapy services. Topics will include pathologies of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, integumentary, metabolic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and lymphatic systems.
Prerequisites: PHTA 1113, PHTA 1292