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COURSE DESCRIPTION

PTA 102 — Physical Therapy Terminology  (1 cr)

This course is a supervised self-study of medical terminology and abbreviations used to describe the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the body systems used in relationship to the practice of physical therapy. Terms associated with diagnostics, surgery, laboratory tests, pharmacology and patient care are included. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. (SFCC)
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