Courses
College Credit Courses
Prerequisite: admission to the PTA program. This course introduces basic patient care and handling techniques. Fundamental skills that are applicable to a wide range of physical therapy interventions are covered. A laboratory component provides students with an opportunity to apply and practice skills with an emphasis on safety, effectiveness and efficiency. Students are exposed to patient care by participating in 24 hours of closely supervised clinical education at an in-patient rehabilitation facility. 7.6 contact hours: two lecture hours, four laboratory hours and 1.6 clinical hours. A.S., A.A.S.