PTA 111 - Advanced Procedures

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    Prerequisite
    PTA-109
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Accepted For Credit: CSU Offered: Spring Semester, Every Year This course is a continuation of clinical procedures mastered in PTA-108, Advanced Modalities. This course is an introduction to the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Included in the course is a discussion and demonstration of the types of devices utilized in the treatment of the disabled individual, as well as procedures commonly used in the maintenance, donning, and removal of these devices. Students will learn how to instruct and prepare the patient to utilize this specialized equipment. Problem solving will be utilized in assisting students to apply standardized practices to meet individual patient needs. (GR)