PTT 112 - Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting

(2 credits)

30 lecture hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program; ENG 101; PSY 101; BIO 107 or BIO 202 and BIO 203, and MAT 107 or MAT 128
Corequisites: PTT 120
Students are introduced to the philosophy, history, and role of the physical therapist assistant in the healthcare setting. Emphasis is on medical terminology and abbreviations, achieving competence in medical documentation, oral communication skills, and the laws and ethics that govern the physical therapy profession. Topics include licensure, scope of practice, infringement, cultural diversity, and legal levels of supervision. The impact of disability is explored along with the overall role of the physical therapist assistant as caregiver. Basic elements of clinical problem solving are introduced.