PTA 101 — Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant
Introduces students to Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as a career. Defines the role of a PTA in the health care system. Provides students with opportunities to observe physical therapy evaluations and treatments for patients with various diagnoses. Introduces techniques for documentation and review of medical records. Discusses billing procedures and third-party payers. Reviews HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, APTA Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics. Prerequisite: PTA 111 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites: PTA 111