PHTA2070 — Pathophysiology and Interventions
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 3 Credit(s) This course examines diagnoses encountered by the physical therapist assistant during practice and will be presented in terms of their relationship to physical therapy. Topics will include but not be limited to cardiovascular conditions, respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, and geriatric disorders. Semesters available: Day - F UG 3 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Identify and demonstrate Isolation technique mini-test and lab practical exams 2. Explain the indications, contraindications, and precautions for interventions with cardiovascular, respiratory, endurance, wounds and geriatric conditions addressed. midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam 3. Identify components of prosthetic devices midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam 4. Explain principles of prosthetic fitting midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam 5. Identify cardiovascular, peripheral vascular diseases midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam 6. Identify respiratory diseases and symptoms such as cyanosis and shortness of breath midter
Prerequisites: PHTA2110, PHTA2115, PHTA2090, PHTA2170