PTAS 1091 - Clinical Medicine for the Physical Therapist Assistant

2.00 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and BIOL 2710 with grade C or better.

Corequisite: HHSC 1020, PTAS 1020

(formerly PTAS‑1090)

PTAS‑1091 introduces selected concepts of clinical medicine relevant to the provision of physical therapy by the physical therapist assistant. Topics include a discussion of etiology and medical/surgical management of pathologies commonly treated in various physical therapy settings and an overview of common diagnostic tools.

(2 contact hrs)

Center Campus.

Fall semester only.

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