PTA 2430 PTA Seminar I

2 Credit Hour(s)

This course explores the profession of physical therapy, including its history, the responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant in the healthcare system, documentation and charting, medical records review, assuming responsibility for learning, evaluating learning experiences, appropriate clinical behaviors, improving interpersonal communication skills in clinical practice, and applying behavior management principles to clinical situations.

Prerequisite(s): PTA 2410, PTA 2420, and PTA 2450
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.