PTA 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

    Recent Professors
    Jennifer Hossain, Kerin Cook
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    16 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Accepted For Credit: CSU Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters, Every Year This course will introduce students to the field of physical therapy by covering the history and ethics of the profession as they relate to the health care system. The course will cover the development of the team approach in health care delivery, philosophies of rehabilitation, patient relationships, and the psychosocial impact of illness and injury. Also emphasized is the scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant. Course content includes observational experiences in patient care settings. (GR)
    Usually Held
    Wed 4:00pm–6:10pm, Mon 10:00am–1:20pm, Mon 2:20pm–5:40pm