PHTA1010 — Intro to Physical Therapy
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 1 Credit(s) In this course the field of physical therapy and the roles of physical therapists, physical therapists assistants, and other healthcare personnel and organizations are explored. Laws, rules, ethics, organization, and accreditation in physical therapy and healthcare are reviewed also. Management of patient rights and the legal, ethical, and moral issues involved in the patient treatment, medical and physical therapy documentation, functional outcome reporting, and SOAP note writing is introduced as well. 1 Lecture Hour(s); Required Concurrent Course(s): Take PHTA 1040 PHTA 1070 Required as Define physical therapy and identify the role of the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant and non-licensed personnel. Written midterm exam, final exam, quiz at time of topic Team assignment end of term 2. Identify the state laws that govern the practice of physical therapy in Ohio. Team assignment end of term, written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic 3. Describe various healthcare and non-healthcare organizations providing physical therapy services. Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic Team assignment end of term 4. Identify role/function of American Physical Therapy Association Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic 5. Demonstrate understanding of ethical conduct and behavio
Prerequisites: PHTA1040, PHTA1070