PTHA 1391 Special Topics in Physical Therapist Assistant
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to reinforce and cover more comprehensively certain concepts and topics introduced in other courses with emphasis on improving student proficiency. The focal point of the special topics covered in this course will concentrate on orthopedic conditions, issues, and concepts.
Semester Hours
3
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
0
End-of-Course Outcomes
Describe and examine the topics, issues and principles of physical therapy management for patients with selected orthopedic and women's health conditions; analyze and indicate the latest physical therapy treatment and considerations as they apply to the musculoskeletal and genitourinary system.