Physical Therapist Assistant (PTHA)

Course Descriptions

PTHA 1266: Practicum I Pta (6 Wks)

Class Program
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTHA)
Credits 2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
40
CIP
51.0806
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Two hundred forty clinical hours.

Prerequisites

PTHA 1225, PTHA 1321, PTHA 1531, PTHA 2509.

PTHA 1405: Basic Patient Care Skills

Class Program
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTHA)
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0806
The application of basic patient handling, functional skills, communication, and selected data collection techniques. Forty-eight lecture hours and sixty-four lab hours per semester.

Prerequisites

BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, Admission to PTA program.

PTHA 1413: Functional Anatomy

Class Program
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTHA)
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0806
The relationship of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems to normal and abnormal movement. Forty-eight lecture hours and sixty-four lab hours per semester.

Prerequisites

BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, admission to the PTA program.

PTHA 1531: Physical Agents

Class Program
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTHA)
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 6
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0806
Biophysical principles, physiological effects, efficacy, and application of physical agents. Forty-eight lecture hours and ninety-six lab hours per semester.

Prerequisites

PTHA 1301, PTHA 1405, PTHA 1413, PTHA 2301.

PTHA 2205: Neurology

Class Program
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTHA)
Credits 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to neurological conditions. Thirty-two lecture hours per semester.

Prerequisites

PTHA 1266 or PTHA 2266.

PTHA 2239: Professional Issues

Class Program
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTHA)
Credits 2 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
Discussion of professional issues and behaviors related to clinical practice; preparation for transition into the workforce. Sixteen lecture hours and forty-eight lab hours per semester.

Prerequisites

PTHA 2535, PTHA 2531, PTHA 2205.

PTHA 2509: Therapeutic Exercise

Class Program
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTHA)
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 6
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0806
Concepts, principles, and application of techniques related to therapeutic exercise and functional training. Forty-eight lecture hours and ninety-six lab hours per semester.

Prerequisites

PTHA 1413, PTHA 1405, PTHA 2301, and PTHA 1301.