PTA 106 - Orthopedics

    Recent Professors
    Kerin Cook
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    10–24 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    PTA-301
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Accepted For Credit: CSU Offered: Fall Semester, Every Year This course discusses common disease, injury, trauma, and surgical procedures of the musculoskeletal system with orthopedic diagnoses encountered by the physical therapist assistant (PTA) in various physical therapy settings under the direct supervision of the physical therapist. Topics include concepts of orthopedic management, tissue healing, and musculoskeletal conditions to the upper and lower extremities and spine. The course adopts the Guide to Physical Therapy and evidence-based clinical guidelines for rehabilitation for the orthopedic patient. (GR)
    Usually Held
    Wed 1:00pm–4:20pm, Wed 12:30pm–3:50pm