Physical Therapist Assistant
PHT 1000 F, W, S
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY (1).
1 hour lecture per week.
Introduces the history of the physical therapy profession, the American Physical Therapy Association and the role of the physical therapist assistant, as well as other health care providers. Addresses organizational perspectives, communication skills, and practice issues related to both the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and the Clinical Performance Instrument for the PTA. Key concepts related to the practice of physical therapy are also presented.
PHT 1014 F, W, S
DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (1).
1 hour lecture per week.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher).
Corequisite: PHT 1000.
Presents information, theories, and guidelines for documenting and writing progress or interim notes in the medical record, incorporating the language of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Focuses on the needs of PTAs, emphasizes the role of the PTA within the PT team, and covers major types of records including incident reports, phone conversations, reimbursement, legal issues, functional outcomes and goals.
PHT 1130L F
DATA COLLECTION SKILLS FOR THE PTA (2).
4 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Corequisite: PHT 1175C and PHT 1000.
Introduces processes and procedures used to gather information through observation, measurement, and subjective, objective and functional findings. Includes range of motion, muscle strength, skin and sensory integrity, vital signs (including respiratory status), postural alignment, body mechanics and pain assessments.
PHT 1175C F
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY (3).
2 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program for Phase II.
This course covers the relationships between the systems that relate to functional movement of the human body. Covers all functional body movements such as mechanisms, muscles actions, planes and other relationships to body movements. Includes the upper extremity, lower extremity, face and trunk.
PHT 1210C F
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES I (4).
2 hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program for Phase II.
Introduces patient care techniques, including patient preparation, and the theories and practical application of physical therapy modalities. The physiological effects and indications/contraindications of heat, cold, radiant therapy, traction, intermittent compression, and massage are emphasized. Ethical and legal aspects will be included.
PHT 1212C W
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES II (3).
1 hour lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: completion of all general education requirements, and PHT 1130L, PHT 1210C, PHT 1175C and PHT 1000 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Provides a study of the rationale, contraindications, and application techniques of various electrical stimulation equipment.
PHT 1225C W
THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES (3).
1 hour lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: completion of all general education requirements, and PHT 1130L, PHT 1000 and PHT 1175C with a grade of “C” or higher.
Introduces the rationale and skills for patient therapeutic procedures. Includes traditional exercise routines, such as passive, active-assistive, active and resistive ranges of motion, gait training, and other skills necessary for patient treatment.
PHT 1300 W
SURVEY OF PATHOLOGICAL DEFICITS (4).
4 hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites: completion of all general education requirements, and PHT 1130L, PHT 1000 and PHT 1175C with a grade of “C” or higher.
Introduces the pathophysiology of selected medical, surgical, orthopedic and neurological conditions commonly treated in physical therapy.
PHT 1801L W
CLINICAL PRACTICE I (4).
16 hours clinical per week for 10 weeks.
Prerequisites: completion of all general education requirements, and PHT 1000, PHT 1175C, PHT 1210C, and PHT 1130L with a grade of “C” or higher.
Introduces actual patient care utilizing beginning physical therapy techniques under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Designed to parallel classroom skills learned during previous courses. Various agencies in the tri-county area that provide physical therapy services will be utilized. Students are responsible for making their own transportation arrangements for assigned clinical rotations.
PHT 2162C S
REHABILITATION PROCEDURES (4).
2 hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in PHT 1225C, PHT 1300, PHT 1212C and PHT 1801L.
Introduces neurological principles, pathology, and specialized rehabilitation techniques for pediatric and adult care.
PHT 2227C S
DISABILITIES AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES II (3).
1 hour lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in PHT 1225C and PHT 1300.
Provides a study of the rationale, contraindications and exercise skills needed to develop appropriate exercise programs for geriatric, orthopedic and surgical conditions.
PHT 2342 F, W, S
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (2).
2 hour lecture per week.
Prerequisite: BSC 2085C with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite: BSC 2086C.
This course is a supervised self-study of medical terminology and abbreviations that describe the pathology of the body systems used in relationship to the practice of physical therapy. Terms associated with diagnostics, surgery, laboratory tests, pharmacology, medical orders, reports and patient care will be included.
PHT 2810 F
CLINICAL PRACTICE II (5).
40 hours clinical per week for 6 weeks.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in PHT 2227C, PHT 2162C and PHT 2931.
Includes treatment of patients under the supervision of a registered physical therapist in various types of delivery systems. Problem-solving techniques are employed in the evaluation and execution of patient care plans. Various agencies in the tri-county and central Florida area that provide physical therapy services will be utilized. Students are responsible for making their own transportation arrangements for assigned clinical rotations.
PHT 2820 F
CLINICAL PRACTICE III (5).
40 hours clinical per week for 6 weeks.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in PHT 2227C, PHT 2162C and PHT 2931.
Corequisite: PHT 2810.
Focuses on advanced clinical experiences in selected agencies under the supervision of a registered physical therapist. Emphasis is on critical thinking and problem solving in patient care. Various agencies in the tri-county and central Florida area that provide physical therapy services will be utilized. Students are responsible for making their own transportation arrangements for assigned clinical rotations.
PHT 2931 S
TRENDS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY (1).
1 hour per week.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in PHT 1225C, PHT 1300, PHT 1212C and PHT 1801L.
Introduces other allied health and physical therapy specialties, issues, and current trends. Develops topics of special interest to students or instructors.
Terms courses are offered: F = Fall, W = Spring, S = Summer
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