PTH - Physical Therapy

This course introduces the purpose, philosophy and history of physical therapy and medical/legal documentation.

This course introduces patient care techniques, including patient preparation and therapeutic hot/cold modalities.

The course introduces the basic concepts and principles of muscles, joints and motion. Emphasis is placed on the development of competence in goniometry, manual muscle testing, and traditional testing necessary to plan for patient treatment.

This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of muscles, joints, and motion, including traditional testing procedures.

This course is an introduction to basic pathophysiology of the body with the emphasis on the body's reaction to disease and injury.

This course provides basic clinical experiences for the physical therapist assistant student within a physical therapy setting.

This course introduces the dynamics of the health professional/patient relationship and includes communication and the principles of respectful interaction throughout the life cycle.

This course provides the practical application of therapeutic exercise.

This course introduces basic orthopedic assessment skills and application of treatment techniques for the trunk and extremities.

This course introduces neurological principles, pathology, and specialized rehabilitation techniques for pediatric and adult care.

This course involves the student's participation in the basic treatment techniques of physical therapy, intensified in both the clinic and classroom setting. This course includes patient treatments under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist and/or a licensed physical therapist assistant.

This course provides opportunities for specialized study of selected topics in physical therapy.

This course is the study of the skills needed to enter the professional arena, including resume writing, interviewing, professional decision making, and preparation for the PTA National Board Examination.

This course includes a practicum experience in a clinical setting using advanced skills under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and/or a licensed physical therapist assistant.