This course emphasizes the etiology, pathology, prevention, data collection, and selected physical therapy interventions for management of patients with a variety of long term conditions that benefit from rehabilitative services. The physical therapy related needs of the geriatric population are discussed as many of these conditions impact the elderly. Emphasis is placed on wound care and lower extremity amputation physical therapy interventions. This course is subject to a course fee.
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The following courses must be taken prior to this
course |
| PTA 100 - Fundamentals of Physical Therapist Assisting and Data Collection |
| PTA 110 - Fundamentals of Physical Therapist Assisting and Data Collection |
| PTA 125 - Therapeutic Interventions for Physical Therapist Assisting |
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The following courses must be taken along side
this course |
| PTA 200 - Pathology & Rehabilitation of Special Populations and Conditions Across
the Lifespan and Continuum of Care. May be taken prior or during course. |
| PTA 201 - Physical Therapist Assistant Roles, relationships and Responsibilities.
May be taken prior or during course. |
