PTA 121 - Disorders I - Selected Disorders Commonly Seen in Physical Therapy

    Recent Professors
    Christina Y. Ridley
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PTA 110 and 111 with grades of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of PTA 121
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. This course is designed as an overview of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, immune, gastrointestinal, genital and reproductive, hematologic, hepatic and biliary, lymphatic, and integumentary disorders relevant to the practice of physical therapy. Additional topics include: infectious disease, genetic disorders, neoplasms, peripheral nerve injury, and the effect of developmental, psychosocial, and cultural factors. Etiology, signs and symptoms, prognosis, and medical/surgical interventions for disorders are surveyed. Approaches to data collection and physical therapy interventions are introduced. Emphasis is placed on utilization of knowledge of medical disorders by physical therapist assistants within the context of implementing a comprehensive plan of care.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm, Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm