PTA 242 - PTA Rehabilitation Strategies

3 Credits
Lecture: 2 Lab: 3

PTA Rehabilitation Strategies continues to prepare students to perform appropriate assessment techniques and treatment interventions from within the plan of care established by the physical therapist for patients with acquired and/or progressive neurological disorders as well as for special patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, and patients with amputations. Other topics of study include the study of neuro-motor development, neuromuscular rehabilitation techniques, and the effects of age-related changes on functional movement across the lifespan.

Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.

Prerequisite: PTA 141 and PTA 142 with a grade of C or higher or written consent of the program chair.
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