INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS

5.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to Physical Therapist Assistant Program and BIOL 140 or equivalent with a C or better grade. This course provides an introduction to data collection skills and physical therapy interventions performed by the physical therapist assistant including: asepsis and sterile technique, vital signs, body mechanics, effects of prolonged immobility, positioning and draping, transfers, bed mobility skills, wheelchair management and skills, gait and assistive devices, superficial heat and cold modalities, hydrotherapy, massage and soft tissue techniques. Three lecture hours and eight laboratory hours per week.