PTA 120 - Beginning Procedures - Physical Therapy Modalities and Procedures

    Recent Professors
    Millie R. Burns
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3.5
    Prerequisite
    PTA 110 and 111 with grades of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of PTA 120
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program This course introduces the theory and application of physical therapy modalities and procedures to include thermal agents, hydrotherapy, external compression, wound management, transfers and gait training, wheelchair fitting and mobility, and utilization of infection control procedures. Students develop skills in gathering data regarding vital signs, functional ability in gait and transfers, pain status, and integumentary integrity. Documentation procedures, including use of medical abbreviations and terminology, are practiced. Through laboratory activities and problem-solving with case studies, students develop skills in utilizing modalities and procedures in comprehensive implementation of the physical therapy plan of care.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:05pm, Tue Thu 7:20pm–8:40pm