| PTA 275 will provide students with the basic theories and therapeutic skills to deliver pediatric services with entry-level competence. Course content will include characteristics of disabilities in children including the role of the physical therapist assistant in a variety of settings. Case stories of children and families will illustrate course concepts and will also address the broader implications of the disability on the child, family, and community. Collaborative models of providing services will be explored including the provision of services in educational settings. Values that will be promoted throughout the course include a) family-centered care, b) cultural sensitivity, c) age-appropriate activities, d) functional skills, and e) collaborative teamwork. |
Class Details
Credits: 1
Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program or consent of PTA Program Director., Coreq: -
Courses: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
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