PTA - 101 Introduction to PTA

(2 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the PTA program and BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I.
The course provides an overview of the physical therapy profession/the role of the PTA, including legal and ethical aspects of practice. Students will be informed on how to research physical therapy topics, importance of confidentiality and patient’s rights, & will understand how to report abuse in the workplace. Students will learn an understanding of the impact an illness/disability has on the individual, will be instructed in documentation, and given much opportunity to work on communication skills. Includes a unit on managing stress, how culture, patient differences and implicit bias impacts patient care, and an introduction to the Clinical Education component of the program.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0

Equivalent to 90-149, PTAS-701.