PHT 1224 Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Techniques I

This course covers a variety of medical and orthopedic conditions commonly treated by physical therapist assistants and emphasizes the effects and types of exercises employed for therapeutic reasons. Included are traditional therapeutic exercise routines such as passive, active-assistive, active and resistive range of motion, PRE programs, manual and mechanical strengthening, and aerobic exercise routines. Non-traditional programs will be introduced. This course includes a module with Information about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for blood borne pathogens, Domestic Violence (DV), Medical Errors (ME) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); satisfying the requirements for education about topics required by the state of Florida for initial licensing.

Credits

3 cc

Prerequisite

PHT 1120.

Corequisite

PHT 1224L.

Offered

SP.

Notes

AS only.