Therapeutic Modalities in Physical Therapy (PTA 110)

This course addresses the basic physical science, data collection, and principles of selected physical therapy interventions to facilitate healing and pain control. Presentation of a wide variety of clinical scenarios and pathologies facilitates the student's ability to use clinical judgment in selecting applying appropriate modalities. During student-to-student practice in the on-campus laboratory setting students use simulated patient scenarios to demonstrate competency attainment. This course is subject to a course fee.

Prerequisites

The following courses must be taken prior to this course
MAT 106 - Math Applications
PHY 115 - Technical Physics
ENG 101 - English Composition I
ESW 222 - Applied Kinesiology
PSY 206 - Human Development - A Life-Span Approach
ESW 224 - Exercise Physiology
BIO 131 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 132 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
THA 105 - Introduction to Acting I: Improvisation and Fundam

Corequisites

The following courses must be taken along side this course
PTA 100 - Fundamentals of Physical Therapist Assisting and Data Collection. May be taken prior or during course.
PTA 125 - Therapeutic Interventions for Physical Therapist Assisting. May be taken prior or during course.
Term Location Sections Available
2025 Spring Semester - 15 Week Sections
Blue Bell