Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis laboratory course provides the future Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with an exposure to the duties related to the PTA scope of practice with an emphasis on the acute and post-acute care settings. These duties include the principles of patient care management, safety within the facility, vital signs, patient positioning, basics of transfer and gait training with assistive devices for general orthopedic problems, wheelchair safety, basic wound care management to include universal precautions and infection control, and appropriate selection and progression of interventions based on physical therapist's plan of care. The course also fosters the development of communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and professionalism required for the health care field.Usually HeldMon Wed 12:00pm–3:10pm 