Fundamentals of Physical Therapist Assisting and Data Collection (PTA 100)

This course introduces the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) student to basic patient and healthcare team considerations critical to the professional role. Data collection essential to the discipline are introduced while concepts and purposes of therapeutic interventions and treatment strategies are presented. A focus on the characteristics and components of patient care techniques and the development of effective communication and interpersonal skills are fostered. During student-to-student practice in the on-campus laboratory setting students use simulated patient scenarios to demonstrate competency attainment in fundamental assessments, patient care skills and procedures. This course is subject to a course fee.