2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

PTA 105 Physical Agents I 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Concurrent enrollment in PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105LW, PTA 110,
PTA 110L, ENG113, and LW 206A. Provides the theory and principles
of modalities including, but not limited to, hydrotherapy, therapeutic
massage, thermal agents, ultrasound, traction, intermittent compression,
and cryotherapy. Prepares the student to perform physical therapy
intervention as part of a physical therapist’s plan of care, under the
direction and supervision of the physical therapist. (30-0)
PTA 105LW Physical Agents I Lab 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Concurrent enrollment in PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 110, PTA
110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A. Provides the technical skills to perform
modalities including, but not limited to, hydrotherapy, therapeutic
massage, thermal agents, ultrasound, traction, intermittent compression,
and cryotherapy. Prepares the student to perform physical therapy
intervention as part of a physical therapist’s plan of care, under the
direction and supervision of the physical therapist. (0-75)
PTA 110 Fundamentals of Patient Mobility 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA program. Concurrent enrollment
in PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110L, ENG 113, and
LW 206A. Introduces basic principles of patient mobility. Focuses on the
analysis of gait, gait training, use of assistive devices, patient transfers,
postural assessment, balance and flexibility. (30-0)
PTA 110L Fundamentals of Patient Mobility
Lab
1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA program. Concurrent enrollment
in PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110, ENG 113, and
LW 206A. Prepares student to perform and instruct basic therapeutic
exercise, activities of daily living, kinematic gait analysis, gross postural
assessment, transfer techniques, and gait training with assistive devices.
Prepares the student to perform physical therapy intervention as part of
a physical therapist’s plan of care, under the direction and supervision
of the physical therapist. (0-45)
PTA 120 Orthopedic Rehabilitation 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110, PTA
110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each.
Concurrent enrollment in PTA 102, PTA 120L, PTA 123W, PTA 123LW,
PTA 124, PTA 125, PTA 125LW, and LWA 206B. Introduces common
orthopedic injuries and disabilities that affect adults and children.
Provides entry-level principles and rationale needed to administer
rehabilitation exercise programs for orthopedic conditions. Prepares the
student to perform physical therapy intervention as part of a physical
therapist’s plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the
physical therapist. (30-0)
PTA 120L Orthopedic Rehabilitation Lab 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110,
PTA 110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Concurrent enrollment in PTA 102, PTA 120, PTA 123W, PTA 123LW,
PTA 124, PTA 125, PTA 125LW, and LWA 206B. Provides entry-level
technical skills needed to administer rehabilitation exercise programs
for orthopedic conditions. Prepares the student to perform physical
therapy intervention as part of a physical therapist’s plan of care, under
the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. (0-45)
PTA 121 Human Development I - Topics in
Pediatrics
1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110, PTA
110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A, with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Provides
theory in and observation of normal and abnormal physical development
from birth through adolescence. Prepares the student to perform physical
therapy intervention as part of a physical therapist’s plan of care, under
the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. (15-0)
PTA 123LW Clinical Medicine Lab .5 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110,
PTA 110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Concurrent enrollment in PTA 102, PTA 120, PTA 120L, PTA 123W, PTA
124, PTA 125, PTA 125LW, and LWA 206B. Exposes the student to health
care practices performed in the acute care environment. Prepares the
student to perform physical therapy intervention as part of a physical
therapist’s plan of care, under the direction of the physical therapist. (0-15)
PTA 123W Clinical Medicine 2.5 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110, PTA
110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each.
Concurrent enrollment in PTA 102, PTA 120, PTA 120L, PTA 123LW,
PTA 124, PTA 125, PTA 125LW, and LWA 206B. Introduces acute and
chronic pathological conditions resulting from disease or injury that are
commonly treated in physical therapy. Prepares the student to perform
physical therapy intervention as part of a physical therapist’s plan of
care, under the direction of the physical therapist. (45-0)
PTA 124 PTA Clinic I 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110, PTA
110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Concurrent enrollment in PTA 102, PTA 120, PTA 120L, PTA 123W,
PTA 123LW, PTA 125, PTA 125LW, and LWA 206B. Structures clinical
experience to provide the opportunity to observe and assist with physical
therapy procedures. Prepares the student to perform physical therapy
intervention as part of a physical therapist’s plan of care, under the
direction and supervision of the physical therapist. (0-80)
PTA 125 Applied Clinical Anatomy II 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110,
PTA 110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Concurrent enrollment in PTA 102, PTA 120, PTA 120L, PTA 123W, PTA
123LW, PTA 124, PTA 125LW, and LWA 206B. Provides the technical
and data collection knowledge necessary to assist a physical therapist
with goniometry and muscle testing. Prepares the student to perform
physical therapy intervention as part of a physical therapist’s plan of
care, under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. (15-0)
PTA 125LW Applied Clinical Anatomy II Lab 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 105, PTA 105LW, PTA 110, PTA
110L, ENG 113, and LW 206A with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent
enrollment in PTA 102, PTA 120, PTA 120L, PTA 123W, PTA 123LW, PTA
124, PTA 125, and LWA 206B. Provides the technical and data collection
skills necessary to assist a physical therapist with goniometry and muscle
testing. Prepares the student to perform physical therapy intervention
as part of a physical therapist’s plan of care, under the direction and
supervision of the physical therapist. (0-45)
PTA 205 Physical Agents II .5 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: PTA 102, PTA 120, PTA 120L, PTA 121, PTA 123W, PTA
123LW, PTA 124, PTA 125, PTA 125LW, ENG 113, and LWA 206B, with
a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrment enrollment in PTA 205L PTA
210, PTA 210LW, PTA 213, PTA 213L, PTA 214W, and LWA 206C. Provides
the theory and principles necessary to understand electrical stimulation
and other advanced modalities. Prepares the student to provide physical
therapy intervention as part of a physical therapist’s plan of care, under
the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. (12-0)
PTA 205L Physical Agents II Lab .5 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: PTA 102, PTA 120, PTA 120L, PTA 123W, PTA 123LW, PTA
124, PTA 125, PTA 125LW, and LWA 206B, with a “C” (2.0) minimum
grade. Concurrent enrollment in PTA 205, PTA 210, PTA 210LW, PTA
213, PTA 213L, PTA 214W, and LWA 206C. Provides the technical
skills necessary to perform electrical stimulation and other advanced
modalities. Prepares the student to perform physical therapy intervention
as part of a physical therapist’s plan of care, under the direction and
supervision of the physical therapist. (0-12)
Delta College 2012-2013
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