PTA 110 — PTA Procedures I: Basic PT Procedures Seminar (3 cr)
Basic introduction to patient care skills including body mechanics, preparation for different patient diagnoses and treatment environments. Basic concepts and components of aseptic and infection control techniques, wound care, edema management, compression bandaging and taping will be explored. Methodology of data collection including vital signs and anthropometric measurements is presented. An introduction to modalities including superficial heat, cold, light therapy, diathermy and hydrotherapy as it pertains to patient care will be taught. Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or better in previous PTA courses and concurrent enrollment in PTA 101, 102, 106, 170. (SFCC)
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