Develops skills in the application of selected physical therapy interventions for patients with the following problems: respiratory system, cardiovascular system, metabolic, and rheumatologic pathologies; psychiatric disorders; infectious diseases; oncology; thermal injuries; integumentary disorders; and wounds. Includes therapeutic exercise and wound care. Pre-requisite: PTA 222, PTA 223, PTA 232, PTA 233, PTA 202, and PTA 203 with a C or better. Completion of PTA 240 with a grade of P. Co-requisite: PTA 254, PTA 260, and PTA 280. Students cannot progress to PTA 280 without a grade of C or better in all other co-requisite courses. Lab: 1 credit (30 contact hours).
Component: Laboratory
Campus: MDC