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Apr 27, 2024
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PTA 104 - Applied Anatomy for the PTA Student Credits: 3 Covers anatomy of the musculoskeletal system including bony landmarks; origins, insertions, innervation of muscles and fundamentals of clinical kinesiology.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 164 and instructor’s permission.
Course Outcomes: Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body to include the biological and physical sciences.
- Discuss and define anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and axial skeleton.
Program Outcomes
- Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
- Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
- Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
- Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
- Transition to successful employment as PTAs.
College-wide Outcomes
- Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
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