PTA 110 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST
ASSISTING Students will study fundamental skills of physical therapist assisting required for patient care and treatment. These skills include documentation of patient care; aseptic techniques as well as a review of universal precautions; preparation of the patient, treatment areas, and equipment; vital sign, monitoring and collection; posture and body mechanics; patient transfers; gait training with or without assistive devices; wheelchairs and wheelchair mobility; architectural barriers, and activities of daily living. The primary focus of this class will be the lab; most of the skills are hands-on. 3 credits