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PTA 1325 Neuropathophysiology

Structure and function of the nervous system; recognition of pathology and clinical rationale for the appropriate therapeutic management of commonly treated neurological diseases/conditions. One classroom, three lab hours per week.

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: PTA 1105 and Restricted to Majors 

Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of relevant body systems, interactions, and health-related concepts at a refinement level.
  • Students will recognize concepts and demonstrate behaviors related to physical therapy core values within an ever-changing health care environment at a refinement level.
  • Students will recognize (and demonstrate) concepts related to lifelong learning, education, and health care disparities in the ever-changing health care environment at an introductory level.
  • Students will explain (and demonstrate) components of patient/client management in the practice of physical therapy across the lifespan at a refinement level.
  • Students will identify (and demonstrate) appropriate use of tests and measures in the practice of physical therapy across the lifespan at an introductory and/or refinement level.
  • Students will select (and perform) physical therapy interventions for various conditions as identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist to achieve patient/client goals and outcomes at a refinement level.
  • Students will perform functions associated with the delivery of physical therapy during treatment of patients/clients across the lifespan at a refinement level.
  • Students will effectively participate in health care activities in the physical therapy environment at an introductory level.
  • Students will participate in practice management activities during treatment of patients needing physical therapy services at a refinement level.

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4