This course introduces the PTA student to common neuromuscular pathologies, contemporary rehabilitation concepts, and accepted therapeutic interventions for these conditions. Emphasis will be placed on safe and effective application of specific neuromuscular treatment interventions and data collection.

PREREQUISITES:PTAT 2510, PTAT 2440, PTAT 2220, PTAT2492

COREQUISITES:PTAT 2280, PTAT 2494, PTAT 2493

Contact Hours:45 Lecture and 60 Laboratory 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.

Credits: (5)

This course introduces the PTA student to common medical and surgical pathologies of various body systems, contemporary rehabilitation concepts, and accepted therapeutic interventions for these conditions. Emphasis will be placed on safe and effective application of related treatment interventions and data collection

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PREREQUISITES: Formal admission into the PTA Program or permission of the instructor

COREQUISITES:PTAT 2100, PTAT 2210, PTAT 2460

Contact Hours:75 lecture

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.

Credits (5)

This course is an overview of the basic aspects and principles of radiologic technology and the health care system. Principles, practices and policies of health care organizations are examined and discussed. This includes but not limited to radiation protection, patient care and safety, agency structure and function, as well as radiology ethics. Open to all students.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CAREER COURSE: 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 has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (2)

This course provides an evaluation of radiographic image criteria. Topics will include identification of anatomical structures, accurate positioning, and technical factors on images in each unit of instruction. An emphasis will be placed on problem solving to determine the appropriate changes needed to obtain optimal image quality.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CAREER COURSE: 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 has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)