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PTAS
2025 Clinical Practicum III
(0-40-5)
Final clinical experience in which students achieve refinement of all competencies
from Clinical Practicums I & II, as well as expansion into other areas of physical
therapy care while under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Upon successful
completion, the student will demonstrate entry-level competency as a physical
therapist assistant. The student will demonstrate strong cognitive, motor, and
organizational skills. He/she will handle the responsibilities and possess the sound
judgment required of a physical therapist assistant. The practicum is 40 hours per
week for 6 weeks.
Corequisites: PTAS 2020, PTAS 2200.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1122, PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2010, PTAS 2050, PTAS
2100.
Offered: Fall.
PTAS
2050 Therapeutic Exercise II
(2-3-3)
Continues education from Therapeutic Exercise I for data collection and
performance of manual muscle testing and special tests along with treatment
interventions for common musculoskeletal disease, dysfunction, and injury for
treatment of the spine, hip, knee, ankle, foot, and gait abnormalities. Principles of
patient care will continue to be utilized, along with critical thinking and problem-
solving skills in the selection and application of treatment interventions based on
the plan of care.
Corequisites: PTAS 1122, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2100.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 2010.
Offered: Summer.
PTAS
2100 Neurological Rehabilitation
(2-3-3)
Principles of patient management of adults and children with central nervous
system disorders utilizing neurophysiological data collection methods and
treatment interventions. General topics will include cerebrovascular accidents,
pediatrics, spinal cord injury, head injury, and other selected disorders commonly
referred for physical therapy. This class meets 7.5 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Corequisites: PTAS 1122, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2050.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 2010.
Offered: Summer.
PTAS
2200 Seminar for Physical Therapist Assistants II
(2-0-2)
An exploration of the clinical experience through the presentation of a case study
(both written and orally.) Topics will include interview skills, resume skills, and
preparation/review for state board examinations.
Corequisites: PTAS 2020, PTAS 2025.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121,
PTAS 1122, PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2010, PTAS 2050, PTAS
2100.
Offered: Fall.
PUAD
2601 Introduction to Public Administration
(3-0-3)
Fundamental principles of administration, application to governmental operations,
administrative organization, budgeting, planning, administrative law, personnel
management, career service, conditions of public employment and labor relations.
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 with a grade of “C” or better.
Offered: On demand.