PTA 130 - Intermediate Procedures, Physical Therapy Modalities and Procedures

    Recent Professors
    Christina Y. Ridley
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    PTA 120 and 121 with grades of "C" or better
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of PTA 130
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program This course introduces theory and application of traction and electrotherapeutic modalities utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics include the use of traction for pain relief and tissue healing, as well as electrical stimulation for pain management, muscle re-education, and tissue healing. Through case-based learning activities students integrate skills in data collection, traction, electrotherapeutic modalities, and other interventions for implementation of a comprehensive physical therapy plan of care.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 6:00pm–6:40pm, Tue Thu 6:40pm–8:50pm