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responsibility, and advocacy. Students are introduced to billing and reimbursement methods and issues in various healthcare settings. Students are introduced to the Missouri State Practice Act. Students are directed toward lifelong learning, productivity, and career development planning. Integration of learning experiences with concurrent technical courses is used to apply and reinforce knowledge as well as educate others about the profession of physical therapist assistant (PTA). Prerequisites: PTA 117, PTA 121, PTA 125, PTA 127, and PTA 128 with a grade of “C” or better. 1 credit hour.
PTA 204 Electrotherapeutic Modalities. This lecture course addresses the basic principles of electricity and electrotherapy. It investigates the basic physical science, the electrophysiology, and the clinical use of physical therapy electrical modalities. Students will learn to recognize common indications, contraindications, and special precautions to the application of electrotherapeutic modalities. Application of electrotherapeutic agents for pain, neuromuscular stimulation, and tissue/wound healing will be studied. Prerequisites: PTA 117, PTA 121, PTA 125, PTA 127, and PTA 128 with a grade of “C” or better. Concurrent: PTA 205. 1 credit hour.
PTA 205 Electrotherapeutic Modalities Lab. This lab course enables the student to gain competency in the safe and effective application of electrical stimulation modalities currently used in physical therapy practice. Indications, contraindications, and precautions are examined and students have opportunities to problem-solve clinical applications to maximize the benefit of the modality. Prerequisites: PTA 117, PTA 121, PTA 125, PTA 127, and PTA 128 with a grade of “C” or better. Concurrent: PTA 204. 1 credit hour.
PTA 208 Orthopedics for the PTA. This lecture course involves an in-depth study of orthopedic conditions, physical therapy data collection, and interventions for orthopedic and cardiopulmonary clients. Previously learned therapeutic exercise techniques are applied to orthopedic and cardiopulmonary conditions, and the relationship between interventions and anatomical structure, function, and pathophysiology are examined. The student reviews the role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA) as a part of the rehabilitation team related to development and delivery of orthopedic therapeutic exercise. Prerequisites: PTA 117, PTA 121, PTA 125, PTA 127, and PTA 128 with a grade of “C” or better. Concurrent: PTA 211. 2 credit hours.
PTA 211 Orthopedics Lab for the PTA. This lab course provides students with opportunities to create and implement therapeutic exercise programs following the physical therapist (PT) plan of care. Students will apply previously learned therapeutic exercise techniques to orthopedic and cardiopulmonary conditions. The student portrays the role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA) as a part of the rehabilitation team related to development and delivery of orthopedic therapeutic exercise with the instructor and/or lab assistant serving as the supervising physical therapist (PT). Prerequisites: PTA 117, PTA 121, PTA 125, PTA 127, and PTA 128 with a grade of “C” or better. Concurrent: PTA 208. 1 credit hour.
PTA 216 Trends and Issues in Physical Therapy. This course utilizes a variety of learning experiences to explore current issues and trends affecting the physical therapy profession. Student preparation for licensure and for a profession as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) is enhanced through the use of selected guest speakers and other learning opportunities in areas pertinent to the profession. Prerequisites: PTA 135, PTA 201, PTA 204, PTA 205, PTA 208, PTA 211, PTA 223, and PTA 224 with a grade of “C” or better. 2 credit hours.
PTA 223 Neurological Therapeutic Exercise. This lecture course provides an introduction to the pathology, pathophysiology, medical interventions, testing, and treatments of neurological disease and dysfunction. A general overview of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as well as adult and pediatric neurologic diseases and dysfunctions signs and symptoms, medical interventions, and specialized testing are included in this course. Principles and concepts pertaining to sensation, perception, motor control, posture, balance, coordination, functional mobility, and ambulation are also included. The student examines theories and techniques of therapeutic intervention commonly used in the treatment of neurologic disease and dysfunction. The course incorporates concepts related to the roles of the physical therapist/physical therapist assistant (PT/PTA), professional behaviors, and the use of appropriate medical language through verbal and written communications. Prerequisites: PTA 117, PTA 121, PTA 125, PTA 127, and PTA 128 with a grade of “C” or better. Concurrent: PTA 224. 3 credit hours.
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