Physical Therapist Assistant

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, 并使用标准准则格式化文档. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

在本课程中，学生将探索盖特威技术学院社区. They examine college resources and services, 调查导致学业成功的技能, 确定实现教育和个人目标的策略.

This course examines the basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision making and professional communication with colleagues and patients.

This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, 通过个人演讲提高听力技巧, group activities, and other projects.

This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

Introduces basic principles of musculoskeletal anatomy, kinematics, and clinical assessment. Students locate and identify muscles, joints, and other landmarks of the lower quadrant in addition to assessing range of motion and strength.

This course develops the knowledge and technical skills necessary to perform numerous therapeutic modalities likely to be utilized as a PTA.

This course is an introduction to basic skills and physical therapy interventions performed by the physical therapist assistant.

本课程介绍物理治疗项目的历史和发展, legal and ethical issues, the interdisciplinary health care team, and professional communication skills. 本课程相当于WTCS其他学校的524-140课程.

Applies basic principles from PTA Kinesiology 1 to the axial skeleton and upper quadrant including location and identification of muscles, joints and other landmarks. 评估中轴骨骼和上肢的活动范围和强度. Integrate analysis of posture and gait.

本课程提供兼职临床经验，以应用基本要素, knowledge, 以及与物理治疗实践相关的技术技能. 这相当于WTCS其他学校的524-147分.

本课程整合了肌肉骨骼病理学的概念, physical therapy interventions, and data collection in patient treatment. 这相当于WTCS其他学校的524-145分.

This course provides instruction on the implementation of a variety of therapeutic exercise principles. 学习者实施、教育、适应和评估对治疗练习的反应.

发展心理学是研究人类一生发展的学科. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, 以及影响个体从受孕到死亡的心理变化. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.

This course provides another part-time clinical experience to apply foundational elements, knowledge, and technical skills required of the entry level physical therapist assistant in various practice settings. 这相当于WTCS其他学校的524-148.

本课程整合心肺与肠膜病理学的概念, physical therapy interventions, and data collection in patient treatment. 这相当于WTCS其他学校的524-146分.

本课程整合了神经肌肉病理学的概念, physical therapy interventions, and data collection in patient treatment. 这相当于WTCS其他学校的524-144.

Race, Ethnic, and Diversity Studies is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a basic history of immigration and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability, and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. 除了分析多元文化背景下的多数/少数民族关系, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, people with disabilities, 以及《正规赌博平台》(ADA). 从全球和比较的角度研究民族关系.

本课程提供全日制临床经验，以应用基本要素, knowledge, and technical skills required of the entry level physical therapist assistant in various practice settings.

本课程包含专业发展, advanced legal and ethical issues, healthcare management and administration, 以及专业沟通策略的进一步发展.

这门顶点课程整合了病理学的概念, physical therapy interventions, and data collection across the lifespan. In addition, the PTA's role in health, wellness and prevention, reintegration, 对特殊患者群体的物理治疗干预也将被讨论. 本课程相当于WTCS其他学校的524-149课程.