Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2015
WebAdvisor Title
Applied Pathology for Ptas
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Examines the signs, symptoms, etiology, course, prognosis, medical intervention, and treatment of diseases with an emphasis on diseases commonly encountered in physical therapy. Medical Terminology will be reinforced. Also highlights patient care with emphasis on physical therapy interventions relevant to the body system involved in various pathologies. Topics include aseptic technique and wound care, cardiac rehab and chest PT, and selected manual therapy techniques. Guided lab setting.
Pre-requisites
BIO-234, PTA-102, PTA-110, PTA-168, and PTA-132
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No