PHTA1110 — Neuromuscular Rehab
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 4 Credit(s) This is a continuation of didactic and technical instruction for clinical practice. This course covers normal and abnormal motor development, pediatric conditions affecting motor development, and interventions to address infant and pediatric conditions leading to motor delays and adult neurological disorders affecting motor function and interventions to address the motor deficits of individuals with neurological motor dysfunction. Wheelchair prescription and use as well as various transfers for pediatric and neurologically impaired individuals will also be covered. Semesters available: Day - Sp 5 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Quizzes beginning of term and Midterm exam Demonstrate understanding of components of abnormal motor development. Quizzes beginning of term and Midterm exam Identify normal gross and fine motor milestones for 1 st 5 years. Quizzes beginning of term and Midterm exam Demonstrate components of righting reactions and mature equilibrium reactions in various positions/movements. Pediatric skills checklist and Midterm lab practical exam. Identify risk factors for motor development and neurological impairment. Written midterm and final exams; Oral presentation during term Identify signs/symptoms of over stimulation for infant in NICU or at risk. Midterm exam Identify common pediatric and adult neurological disorders, and
Prerequisites: PHTA1010, PHTA1040, PHTA1070, PHTA1090, PHTA1110T, PHTA1110L