PTA1214 — Fundamental Skills for PTAs
PTA 1214 - Fundamental Skills for PTAs PTA 1214 - Fundamental Skills for PTAs 4 Credits This course provides knowledge of topics utilized in the practice of physical therapy. Topics covered will include patient positioning, transfers, draping, body mechanics, gait training, use of ambulatory devices, aseptic techniques, dressing and bandaging, handling of patients with special needs, and standard precautions. Manual muscle testing is introduced. Vital signs, first aid, and emergency techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum Corequisite: None Prerequisite/Corequisite: None 3 Hours Lecture 2 Hours Lab