PTA - 142 Developmental Processes

(2 s.h.)

Prerequisite: PTA - 110 Fundamentals for PTA.
Presents overview of normal physical developmental processes which affect an individual throughout the life span; will address common diagnoses seen in the following groups along with physical therapy treatment interventions: infancy, school years, teenage years, and adulthood. The student will learn about the overall development of the human nervous system as well as an understanding of nervous system terminology. Includes a unit in basic pharmacology and nutrition helping the student relate both of these areas to their future patient’s overall health.

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