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PTAS
1135 Seminar for Physical Therapist Assistant I
(2-0-2)
Adaptation of psychosocial principles in the development of self-understanding
and communication with patients, families, the public, and other health care
teams. Develops basic administrative skills in scheduling patients, patient
charges, explanation of reimbursement, important of incidence report, risk
management and continuous quality improvement. The Rules and Laws of the
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy will be explored. Clinical
professionalism is also emphasized along with time management and
professional development.
Corequisites: PTAS 1122, PTAS 2100, PTAS 2050.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1130, PTAS 1125, PTAS 2010.
Offered: Summer.
PTAS
2010 Clinical Practicum I
(0-8-2)
First full-time clinical experience in which students integrate component clinical
skills and prerequisite knowledge into a patient management framework.
Emphasis is on the development of critical thinking abilities, professional and
ethical behaviors, responsibility, and effective management of time and
resources. This practicum is 8 hours per week for 6 weeks.
Corequisites: PTAS 1105, PTAS 1121, PTAS 1130.
Prerequisite: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1125.
Offered: Spring.
PTAS
2020 Clinical Practicum II
(0-40-5)
Second full-time clinical rotation in which the student gains additional experience
in a health care facility observing and practicing skills under the supervision of a
clinical instructor. The student will implement patient care utilizing knowledge
from all didactic coursework for critical thinking and problem-solving in the
selection and application of treatment interventions based on the physical
therapist’s plan of care. This practicum is 40 hours per week for 7 weeks.
Corequisite: PTAS 2025, PTAS 2200.
Prerequisite: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1122, PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2010, PTAS 2050,
PTAS 2100.
Offered: Fall.
PTAS
2025 Clinical Practicum III
(0-40-5)
Final clinical experience in which students achieve refinement of all
competencies from Clinical Practicums I & II, as well as expansion into other
areas of physical therapy care while under the supervision of a clinical instructor.
Upon successful completion, the student will demonstrate entry-level
competency as a physical therapist assistant. The student will demonstrate
strong cognitive, motor, and organizational skills. He/she will handle the
responsibilities and possess the sound judgment required of a physical therapist
assistant. The practicum is 40 hours per week for 7 weeks.
Corequisites: PTAS 2020, PTAS 2200.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1122, PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2010, PTAS 2050,
PTAS 2100.
Offered: Fall.
