470
PTAS
2050 Therapeutic Exercise II
(2-3-3)
Continues education from Therapeutic Exercise I for data collection and
performance of manual muscle testing and special tests along with treatment
interventions for common musculoskeletal disease, dysfunction, and injury for
treatment of the spine, hip, knee, ankle, foot, and gait abnormalities. Principles
of patient care will continue to be utilized, along with critical thinking and
problem-solving skills in the selection and application of treatment interventions
based on the plan of care.
Corequisites: PTAS 1122, PTAS 2100, PTAS 1135.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1130, PTAS 1125, PTAS 2010.
Offered: Summer.
PTAS
2100 Neurological Rehabilitation
(2-3-3)
Principles of patient management of adults and children with central nervous
system disorders utilizing neurophysiological data collection methods and
treatment interventions. General topics will include cerebrovascular accidents,
pediatrics, spinal cord injury, head injury, and other selected disorders commonly
referred for physical therapy. This class meets 7.5 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Corequisites: PTAS 1122, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2050.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTtAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 2010.
Offered: Summer.
PTAS
2200 Seminar for Physical Therapist Assistants II
(2-0-2)
An exploration of the clinical experience through the presentation of a case study
(both written and orally.) Topics will include interview skills, resume skills, and
preparation/review for state board examinations.
Corequisites: PTAS 2020, PTAS 2025.
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.
PTEC
1102 Group Theory and Dynamics
(3-0-3)
This course introduces concepts relevant to group work in the institutional
setting. Explores theoretical and interactional components of group therapy.
Defines the role of the psychiatric technician as a group leader and examines the
various types of group therapy. Allows students to develop basic group
leadership skills by planning groups and by leading simulated group therapy
sessions.
Prerequisites: All learning support classes must be completed.
Offered: Spring or as needed.
PTEC
1103 Crisis Management
(3-0-3)
This course examines theory and application of crisis management as it relates
to the psychiatric technician. Explores the crucial role of the psychiatric
technician in the initial phase of crisis, particularly in institutional settings. Helps
student identify strategies to de-escalate aggressive and out of control patients.
Emphasizes the development of empathic skills necessary to assist patient with
crisis resolution.
Prerequisites: All learning support classes must be completed.
Offered: Summer.
