PHTA 2120 Rehabilitation
This course provides instruction in exercises and rehabilitation techniques commonly utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics include functional mobility and training; rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal disorders; gait training and assistive devices; home management, community, and work reintegration; and health promotion, wellness and prevention. Course content will be presented through lectures, discussions, audio-visual materials, case studies, class and/or laboratory projects, small group study activities, interactive labs, library assignments, field trips, guest speakers, and tests. This course is web- enhanced utilizing the Blackboard learning platform.