• PSYC 2220: Biological Basis of Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A survey course describing the theories and research involving the role of genetic factors, nervous and endocrine systems and other biological features influencing human behavior and mental processes. F, Sp
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• PSYC 223: Psychology of Aging

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  No course description available.
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• PSYC 2230: Abnormal Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Definition of abnormal behavior. Survey of development and treatment of anxiety disorders, affective disorders, schizophrenia, paranoid disorders, personality disorders, organic mental disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, childhood disorders, psychosexual disorders, and drug dependence. (Recommended: PSYC 1030) F, Sp
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• PTA 121: Kinesiology

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course presents the basic concept of kinesiology. The perspective taken in studying this subject is from that of a physical therapist assistant or occupational therapy assistant. A detailed understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy will be reinforced and the neurological connections highlighted. Emphasis is placed on normal motion and movement patterns, especially as they apply to physical rehabilitation. Biomechanical principles and functional characteristics of the musculoskeletal system are introduced. The course includes an introduction to posture, normal and pathological gait, goniometry and MMT. (2 hours lecture--3 hours laboratory/week)
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• PTA 141: Patient Care Techniques

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to basic skills necessary for safe care of the patient and teaches the theory and techniques of basic patient care procedures. Included are: basic assessment skills, body mechanics, patient positioning, draping, bed mobility, transfers, gait training with assistive devices, wheelchair skills, functional training, ADL training, environmental/architectural barrier identification and modification, bandaging, infection control and asepsis and ROM exercise. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/week)
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• PTA 151: Therapeutic Modalities

  0.00 - 5.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  The general principles of treatment, indications, contraindications, physiological effects of superficial heat and cold, massage, phototherapy, hydrotherapy, deep heat modalities, mechanical traction, intermittent compression and electrotherapy are discussed and practiced. (3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/week)
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• PTA 214: Treat of Med Surg Conditions

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to common medical and surgical conditions. This will include definition and overview, incidence, etiology, risk factor, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment (medical, surgical). Specific attention will be paid to the physical therapy aspect of treatment and management. Implication of patient response to physical therapy intervention will be investigated. This will include how the condition will present in the physical therapist's evaluation. Also, presented will be: how a condition will alter patient response to specific PT interventions, what modification of PT interventions may be indicated, what precautions and contraindications exist. Selected treatment skills will be introduced and developed in the areas of cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation, wound and burn management. (3 lecture hours/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• PTA 235: Adv Physical Therapy Proc I

  0.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of therapeutic exercise as they pertain to orthopedic conditions, arthritis, aging and amputations. There will be opportunity to learn and practice specific treatment techniques for these conditions such as selected examination procedures, demonstrating and teaching therapeutic exercises and writing home exercise programs. (4 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• PTA 236: Adv Physical Therapy Proc II

  0.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to the treatment fundamental for the adult or pediatric patient with neurological damage, wound and burn care. Developmental sequence of gross and fine motor skills, an introduction to normal/abnormal movement patterns, concepts of motor learning and training are included. Use of orthotics is introduced. Rehabilitation concepts and procedures are discussed and practiced in terms of goals, indications, contraindications/precautions, modifications, adaptations, documentation and discharge planning per patient status. Selected pathologies will be covered. This will include definition and overview, incidence, etiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment (medical, surgical, physical therapy). (4 lecture hours, 6 laboratory hours/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• PTA 238: Clinical Preparation I

  0.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course prepares the PTA student for his/her clinical experiences and entry into the field as a physical therapist assistant. Information on non-verbal, oral and written communication used by rehabilitation professionals is presented. This will include medical records, patient documentation, and the use of professional literature to write abstracts and perform medical literature review. Emphasis will be on the practical use of medical terminology, medical documentation and medical conversations. The basic principles of risk management are presented. Investigation and integration of personal and professional attitudes and behaviors are pursued in selected areas. The role of the PTA beyond patient care is discussed. The course also provides the student with his/her first clinical experiences in a variety of settings/formats. The student will begin to develop the concept of comprehensive patient care with mock clinic assignments (supervised practice sessions). As an assistant to the Fitness Lab instructor and the PTA faculty, the student will develop his/her skill as a PTA in the areas of wellness and prevention. The last four Fridays of the semester, the student will participate in an integrated clinical affiliation. (1.5 hours lecture, 32 hours clinic/week)
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