In this course, students are introduced to the study of disease and disease processes in humans. Emphasis is placed on the impact of disease on body systems, development and rehabilitation. Lecture and student presentations will describe diagnosis and pathology, treatment, medication, prognosis and implications for physical therapy treatment by the PTA when working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; PTA 180 minimum grade "C"
Class offerings by semester
Summer 2020 | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Summer 2021 |
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Day Class (before 5 p.m.) Evening Class (after 5 p.m.) Online Class
Class offerings by semester is offered as a planning tool. Please refer to the course
schedule to see the specifc time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Description | Hours |
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Credits | 2 |
Lecture Hours | 30 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Lab Hours | 0 |
Other Hours | 0 |
Total Hours | 30 |