PTAT 2100 - *Introduction to Physical Therapy

This course introduces the physical therapist assistant student to the history of the physical therapy profession and the PTA, contemporary physical therapy practice and the role of the PTA in relationship to the physical therapist and other health care providers, and the American Physical Therapy Association. Medical terminology and documentation techniques are also introduced in relation to physical therapy practice.

Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer
Equivalent Course: PTA 210
Prerequisites: AHC 1100 or PTA 110 and formal admission into the PTA program
Corequisites: PTAT 2210, PTAT 2460, PTAT 2530
Contact Hours: 15 lecture hours per semester

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Division: Health Sciences
Department: Physical Therapist Assistant

Credits: (1)

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