PTA 1000 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.

Introduction to the physical therapy profession. Topics include: the history of physical therapy, pertinent laws governing practice, code of conduct, the role of the professional association, the role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, definition of the rehabilitation population, communication skills and psycho-social aspects of disabilities.
Corequisite(s): PTA 100, PTA 200 and PTA 2000
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1100
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services